used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
(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 Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
babesnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
dearly loved
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
put on clothes
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
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 She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
being one more than seven
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
at any time
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
a social unit living together
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
a young female
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
half-past
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From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
a social unit living together
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
how
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From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
of great significance or value
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
labourer's
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From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
not any; not one
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
and nothing more
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
term of address for a man
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
carry out
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had a great deal to do that morning; for, innocent girl, she had no notion that it was quite possible to be too early at the Hall; her only fear was being too late.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us follow her a little: for on this important day we shall have to take the adventures of our labourer's family one at a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then there were all the household cares to see to, and the dear babes to dress, and the place to tidy up, and breakfast to get ready, and, any how, she could not be abroad till half-past eight: so, to her dismay, it must be past nine before ever she can see Sir John.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH the earliest peep of day arose sweet Grace, full of cheerful hope, and prayer, and happy resignation.
