used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
DEBACLEnounUS /dəˈbɑːkəl/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Why! everything is going so well, father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
Gabrielle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
the act of departing
From this reading "Why! everything is going so well, father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why! everything is going so well, father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
information about recent and important events
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
on one occasion
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
express in words
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why! everything is going so well, father.
Stepney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had a perfect ovation this morning; it was nearly half an hour before I could get away from the people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
(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 "Why! everything is going so well, father.
at the time that
From this reading AFTER THE DEBACLE I Gabrielle was at her club in Burlington Gardens when the news of the riot in Stepney was brought by her father.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why! everything is going so well, father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading "How can they say such things?" she protested while a footman helped her on with her furs, and her father watched her humbly, as latterly it was his wont to do.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She determined to go back at once that she might know the worst.
