used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
Annot
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From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
Annot's
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From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
from appearances alone
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
Belgravia
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From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
put or send forth
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
the act of departing
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading ROLAND'S HOME-COMING.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
Lindsay's
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From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
Merlwood
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
not any; not one
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
by chance
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
Roland
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ROLAND'S
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From this reading ROLAND'S HOME-COMING.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
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the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
two times
From this reading A letter that had come for him overnight--one from Annot's mother in South Belgravia--he scanned twice hurriedly, and consigned to his pocket.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What is next?' he muttered, as he opened a little basket and laughed.
at the time that
From this reading Let us return to the day of Roland Lindsay's departure from Merlwood, when full of thoughts of a sorrowful cast, and perhaps in the frame described by Wordsworth as 'That sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Annot, in that quarter, had made no secret, apparently, of the terms on which he and she were, and the congratulations of the old lady were palpable enough.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
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