used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
quickly and without warning
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
a line of approach
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
make calm or still
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
approval
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must not suddenly proclaim yourself.
not any; not one
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You must not suddenly proclaim yourself.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
on one occasion
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
Phillips
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From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading You must not suddenly proclaim yourself.
Raeburn
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From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
showeryadjective
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading You must not suddenly proclaim yourself.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading As they stood on the steps, Mr. Raeburn noticed that Mary had been much agitated by recognizing scenes once familiar to her baby eyes, and he begged her to try to be calm.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
precisely as stated
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
at the time that
From this reading It was the afternoon of a cool, showery summer day, when Mr. Raeburn and Mary drove through a handsome stone gateway, and up an avenue of maples, to the fine old-fashioned mansion of Mr. Phillips.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Remember," he said, "we have no positive, reliable evidence that you are the lost child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They have probably despaired so long that they will be unable to credit your story, if too abruptly told, and any repulse would be very painful to you.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You must not suddenly proclaim yourself.
