used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
at or in the front
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
Chatterton
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From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
Clara
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From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
Emily
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From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
Francis
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From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
which person or people
From this reading Her impatience as they approached the house hurried her ahead of her companions, who waited the more sober gait of Mrs. Wilson.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emily longed to see Clara, from whom it appeared that she had been already separated a month.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The following morning, Emily and Grace, declining the invitation to join the colonel and John in their usual rides, walked to the rectory, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Chatterton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She entered the parlor at the rectory without meeting any one, glowing with exercise, her hair falling over her shoulders, released from the confinement of the hat she had thrown down hastily as she reached the door.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The ladies felt a desire to witness the happiness that they so well knew reigned in the rectory, for Francis had promised his father to drive Clara over in the course of the day.
