used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
ABBEYnounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading EDWARD'S CHAIR.
being joined in close association
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
CORONATIONnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
devotions
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From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
EDWARD'SnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading EDWARD'S CHAIR.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
LEGENDSnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
partaking
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From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
ST
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From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "EARLY in the morning, Peter Parley was up and dressed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "After partaking of a hurried breakfast we got into a carriage and drove to the Abbey.
WESTMINSTERnounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.
at the time that
From this reading He had hardly finished his devotions when, early though it was, Major Meadows knocked at the door of his room to enquire if he was stirring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES WESTMINSTER ABBEY ON THE MORNING OF THE CORONATION, AND RELATES THE LEGENDS CONNECTED WITH ST.