used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HINTS OF EARLY HISTORY.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading HINTS OF EARLY HISTORY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HINTS OF EARLY HISTORY.
intense and profound fear
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
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 He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HINTS OF EARLY HISTORY.
Paulton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Alfred Paulton had not said too much of the kindliness of his father and mother.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading After expressions of surprise and horror at the tragedy at Crescent House, both applauded his action.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He left Mrs. Davenport in the drawing-room and knocked at his mother's door, and explained to both father and mother what had occurred, and the step he had taken in the matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Paulton then told him to go down to the guest and say that she would follow him in a few minutes.
