used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
Alonzo
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From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
at any time
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
of the present time and place
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
go away from a place
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
OrchidnounUS /ˈɔːrkəd/
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
re-decorated
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From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
Sheerug
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From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug refused to leave Orchid Lodge.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As a compromise, Orchid Lodge was re-decorated in violent colors, and a carriage and pair waited before it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The immediate outcome of this was money--more money than Eden Row had ever imagined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Sheerug used her carriage for hunting up invalids that she might dose them with medicines of her own invention.
won't
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From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll help you splash,” she told Alonzo, “but I won’t move out of Orchid Lodge.”
