used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
the state of being absent
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
Anice's
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From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
Barholm
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From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
Craddock
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From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
Haviland
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From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
Haviland's
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From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
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 The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
lodge-keeper
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From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
on one occasion
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was the very thing for him.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
Riggan
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From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
Sammy
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From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
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 The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
a special situation
From this reading The place was the very thing for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
precisely as stated
From this reading The place was the very thing for him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning following, Anice's father being called away by business left Riggan for a few days' absence, and it was not until after he had gone, that the story of Mr. Haviland's lodge-keeper came to her ears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The duties were light, the lodge was a pretty and comfortable cottage, and Mr. Haviland was known to be a generous master.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Barholm heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton and the gray pony, and she at once thought of Sammy Craddock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Haviland was a Member of Parliament, a rich man with a large estate, and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America.
