used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE MINISTER'S BEDROOM.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The curate rose at once and went.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
Dorothy
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From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
Lisbeth
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From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" he asked.
MINISTER'SnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE MINISTER'S BEDROOM.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
a brief written record
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
on one occasion
From this reading The curate rose at once and went.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The curate rose at once and went.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINISTER'S BEDROOM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The curate rose at once and went.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" he asked.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
which person or people
From this reading When he reached the house, Dorothy, who had evidently been watching for his arrival, herself opened the door.
Wingfold
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From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day, in the afternoon, old Lisbeth appeared at the rectory, with a hurried note, in which Dorothy begged Mr. Wingfold to come and see her father.
