used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
Briarfield
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From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
COPY-BOOKS
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From this reading OLD COPY-BOOKS.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
Fieldhead
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From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
only a very short time before
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
Keeldar
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From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD COPY-BOOKS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
Shirley's
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From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
(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 By the time the Fieldhead party returned to Briarfield Caroline was nearly well.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On her entrance her feelings were evinced in her own peculiar fashion.
at the time that
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Keeldar, who had received news by post of her friend's convalescence, hardly suffered an hour to elapse between her arrival at home and her first call at the rectory.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
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 A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
but in spite of that
From this reading A shower of rain was falling gently, yet fast, on the late flowers and russet autumn shrubs, when the garden wicket was heard to swing open, and Shirley's well-known form passed the window.
