used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [_He runs off laughing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
JANE
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From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading [_He runs off laughing.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
LYDIAnounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Oh, Mr. Wickham!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [_He runs off laughing.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Mr. Wickham!
and nothing more
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading [_He runs off laughing.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
express in speech
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
having a supporting base
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
not in physical motion
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
at the time that
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading [WICKHAM _turns and_ LYDIA _runs up to him and whispers something in his ear._ WICKHAM _laughs, then shakes his finger at her, still laughing, and goes off._ LYDIA _stops outside and watches him._] JANE.
which person or people
From this reading He has only gone a few steps when_ LYDIA, _who has been standing close to the door, runs out and calls to him._] LYDIA.
Wickham
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From this reading Oh, Mr. Wickham!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Really, mamma, I think you should speak to Lydia.
