used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
ABBEYnounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
ADELAIDE'S
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From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
anew
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
Edith
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From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
a young female
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
how
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From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
HYDE
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From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
Oldham
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From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
in a swift manner
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Green was to see them safely to the end of their journey and return again the same day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Does not London look smoky and dark?" exclaimed Edith, as their cab took them swiftly through the crowded streets.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
WESTMINSTERnounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
which person or people
From this reading Adelaide was so much improved by her stay in the country that she seemed quite another little girl who waved good-bye to her good uncle and aunt as the train pulled out of the little railway station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LONDON--HYDE PARK AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY ADELAIDE'S visit to Oldham Manor was at an end, and Edith was to return with her to spend a week in London.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can imagine how excited she was at the thought of all she would see in the great city.
