the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
Bertha
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From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
at any time
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
OBED
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From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
Presby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
Richard
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From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was more reasonable and penitent than she had ever seen him before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE OBED Mr. Presby called Bertha at an early hour on the following morning, for the carriage had been engaged for her at seven o’clock.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was glad to see her, but he was very much depressed in spirits, and heartily ashamed of his conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
at the time that
From this reading She had slept but little during the night, for the terrible condition of her brother haunted her thoughts when awake, and her dreams when she slept.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was driven to the station house, where Richard had slept off the fumes of the intoxicating cup.
