used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
ACCESSORYnounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
(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 Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
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 The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
Eunice
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From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
Katy
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From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
social deportment
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
Pettijohn's
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From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
REUBENnounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
express in words
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
carry out
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
up-mountain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading The gentleman had chanced to be up-mountain, calling at the same house where Miss Maitland was visiting, and had offered to take her home, hearing her say that she was anxious to be there early on the morrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REUBEN SMITH, ACCESSORY The wheels belonged to Squire Pettijohn's buggy, in which were seated Aunt Eunice and himself.
which person or people
From this reading She had not enjoyed her ride, yet blamed herself for her aversion to a neighbor who, if not a gentleman, had learned sufficient good manners to conduct himself as nearly such.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading This was a combination which, as Katy related it from the window, greatly astonished Moses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was nothing surprising in the fact, after all.
