used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
ConsolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
grudged
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From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
hootedverbUS /ˈhuːtɪd/
past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
and nothing more
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
Letty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
on the contrary
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
ungraciouslyadverb
without grace; rigidly
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
Watton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
at the time that
From this reading "He was still there when I came down," said Mrs. Watton, ungraciously, as though she grudged to talk of such a monster.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I saw him near the door while they hooted him.
which person or people
From this reading She was standing on the steps of the Ladies' Gallery entrance to the House of Commons, and Harding, who had just called a cab for her, was beside her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I Shall go straight to Brook Street, and see if I can be a comfort to Letty," said Mrs. Watton, with a tone and air, however, that seemed to class her rather with the Sons of Thunder than the Sons of Consolation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Could you see from the Gallery whether George had left?"
