used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
Crofton
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From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC MANNERS.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
door-bell
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From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
how
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From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
Hugh
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From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
social deportment
From this reading DOMESTIC MANNERS.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
ProctornounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
quiltedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɪltɪd/
made of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several boys had called; some to thank Hugh for balls that he had quilted; some to see how he got on; and some to bring him Crofton news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
Tooke
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From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
at the time that
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading His uncle observed his wistful look when the door-bell rang, and drew his conclusions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr. Tooke had fastened his horse up at the door, in passing, and stepped in for a few minutes, two or three times a week: but it was now within six days of the holidays, and the one Hugh most wished to see had not appeared.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading After Mr. Proctor had come and was gone, and Mrs. Proctor was gone with him, Hugh began to wonder why Tooke had never paid the visit he had promised.
