aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONLY AS BROTHER AND SISTER.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONLY AS BROTHER AND SISTER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
Beauclerc
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From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ONLY AS BROTHER AND SISTER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
at any time
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
Georgina
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From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
conformity or harmony
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
a particular point in time
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
not any; not one
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY AS BROTHER AND SISTER.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
with low volume
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
cut with a saw
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ONLY AS BROTHER AND SISTER.
in the near future
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
St
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From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
someone who visits
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
WafernounUS /ˈweɪfər/
a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The September afternoon was passing into the twilight of evening ere the master of Castle Wafer drew near his home.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading For this purpose had she been hovering about almost ever since midday, keeping out of range of the windows, and ready to walk quietly forward as any ordinary visitor, as soon as the carriage came in sight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Miss Georgina Beauclerc was almost at her wits' end.
but in spite of that
From this reading Determined to carry out her promise of informing him of the mishap that had befallen his brother, she yet saw no means of doing it without its coming to the observance of Mrs. St. John, but by speaking to him in the moment that intervened between his stepping from his carriage and entering the house.
