used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
Belcraft
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From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
clothing in general
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
Combe
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From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
a female human offspring
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
disseminatedverbUS /dɪˈseməneɪtəd/
past form of “disseminate” — cause to become widely known
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
Hadlow
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From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
Hadlows
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From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
Mildred's
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From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
Oldchester
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From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
determined
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
St
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From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading But, instead of doing so, she sent a telegram home, desiring that a box of clothes might be packed and sent to her; and, most surprising of all, the box was to be addressed to Dover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Hadlow, at the earnest request of Constance, backed by a polite invitation from Lady Belcraft, went to Combe St. Mildred's to remain there one day, and bring her daughter back with her.
at the time that
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Canon Hadlow had resolved that his daughter, when she returned to Oldchester for May's wedding, to which she was, of course, invited, should remain in her own home at least for some months.
belonging to which person
From this reading This item of news was disseminated by the Hadlows' servant, whose duty it was to see the trunk conveyed to the railway station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had grown very discontented with her prolonged and frequent absences.
