used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading What’s the matter?” cried Dodo, anxiously.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
cathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His face expressed the greatest sorrow and concern.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What’s the matter?” cried Dodo, anxiously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading What’s the matter?” cried Dodo, anxiously.
communicated in words
From this reading His face expressed the greatest sorrow and concern.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face expressed the greatest sorrow and concern.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “My goodness, Pa!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
highest in quality
From this reading His face expressed the greatest sorrow and concern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
lugubriousadjectiveUS /luːˈɡjuːbriəs/
excessively mournful
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What’s the matter?” cried Dodo, anxiously.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My goodness, Pa!
information about recent and important events
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “My goodness, Pa!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading His face expressed the greatest sorrow and concern.
having a supporting base
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
turrible
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From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The next day Mr. Fabian conducted his girls to various cathedrals and famous buildings in the city, and that night they returned to the hotel to find little Mr. Alexander standing in front of it waiting for them.
What's
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From this reading What’s the matter?” cried Dodo, anxiously.
you-all
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From this reading “I’ve got turrible news for you-all,” said he in a most lugubrious tone.
