used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
react verbally
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
the two together, not just one
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
Derwent
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From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
epistles
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From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
Harriet
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From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
the literary culture
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
Pendennyss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
Samvenson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The Earl glanced his eyes over the directions of the epistles, and turning to his servants said, "Answer the bell when called."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
at the time that
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
which person or people
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I sincerely hope both Derwent and Harriet will not forget their promise of visiting us this month."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Samvenson has returned, and I certainly must hear from Harriet," exclaimed the sister of Pendennyss, as she stood at a window watching the return of a servant from the neighboring post-office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The lady slowly took her seat at the table, engrossed in her own reflections, when the man entered with his budget of news; and having deposited sundry papers and letters he respectfully withdrew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid," rejoined the Earl, who was seated by the breakfast table, waiting the leisure of the lady to give him his cup of tea--"You find Wales very dull, sister.
