used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
in addition
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
carpet-bag
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From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Keep Roland company till I return."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
the organ of sight
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
the act of departing
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep Roland company till I return."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
immediately past
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Keep Roland company till I return."
Roland
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From this reading Keep Roland company till I return."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
up to a particular time
From this reading Keep Roland company till I return."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But he maintained a reserve as to his success, begged me not to question him, and to refrain also for the present from visiting my cousin.
Vivian's
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From this reading Several days elapsed, and of each day my father spent a considerable part at Vivian's lodgings.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At last my father came to me one morning, his carpet-bag in his hand, and said, "I am going away for a week or two.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading My uncle guessed or knew his brother's mission; for I observed that whenever Austin went noiseless away, his eye brightened, and the color rose in a hectic flush to his cheek.
