used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
GENTLEMAN'SnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S QUESTION.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
Millar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S QUESTION.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S QUESTION.
SayersnounUS /ˈseɪərz/
English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
in the near future
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
express in words
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S QUESTION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading I held the child's hand very tightly in mine, for I had felt sure they had come for her.
Timpey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Sayers sent for me, as soon as the steamer came up to the pier, to tell me that two gentlemen had come to see my grandfather.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next Monday morning Timpey and I went down together to the pier, to await the arrival of the steamer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had brought a doll with her, which Mrs. Millar had given her, and of which she was very proud.
