used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
(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 "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
Arkell
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From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
communicated in words
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
set up or found
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
It's
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From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
conformity or harmony
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
a boy or man
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
engage in
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
NELLY
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From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
and nothing more
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
Peveril
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From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He found only Mrs. Trefethen in the house, and at sight of him she expressed an eager curiosity to learn the result of his recent interview.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
TREFETHEN
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From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I'm to turn sailor, and be captain of a craft somewhere up the coast."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's all right," he laughed, as he bounded up the narrow stairway leading to his room.
Whativer
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From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Whativer can lad mean?" exclaimed the perplexed woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NELLY TREFETHEN FINDS A LETTER Having donned his best suit for the interview with Major Arkell, and realizing that his mine clothing would be more in keeping with the job now on hand, Peveril first hastened home to make the change.
