used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
breakfast-table
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From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
a message received and understood
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
and nothing more
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
London'snounUS /ˈlʌndənz/
possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
and nothing more
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
pantomimes
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From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
passingly
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From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
runningly
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From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
in the near future
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
express in words
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he talked runningly of the theatres and pantomimes and London's charms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
precisely as stated
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading I must have dreamed of it just before waking, and I burned for reasonable information concerning it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
at the time that
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The fear I had of this Bench made me passingly conscious of Temple's delicacy in not repeating its name, though why I feared it there was nothing to tell me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said it was a place in London, but did not add the sort of place, only that I should soon be coming to London with him; and I remarked, 'Shall I?' and smiled at him, as if in a fit of careless affection.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading AN EXPEDITION I wondered audibly where the Bench was when Temple and I sat together alone at Squire Gregory's breakfast-table next morning, very thirsty for tea.
