used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
(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 On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gualtier stopped here, and Hilda drove on to the Castle itself.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
Chetwynde
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From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
Gualtier
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From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Gualtier stopped here, and Hilda drove on to the Castle itself.
Hilda
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From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
a social unit living together
From this reading REMODELING THE HOUSEHOLD.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gualtier stopped here, and Hilda drove on to the Castle itself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
engage in
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gualtier stopped here, and Hilda drove on to the Castle itself.
and nothing more
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
REMODELINGverbUS /rɪˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “remodel” — do over, as of (part of) a house
From this reading REMODELING THE HOUSEHOLD.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading On her arrival the servants all greeted her respectfully, and asked eagerly after Lady Chetwynde.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Gualtier stopped here, and Hilda drove on to the Castle itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REMODELING THE HOUSEHOLD.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Two or three days afterward, Hilda, attended by Gualtier, drove up to the inn of the little village near Chetwynde Castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her luggage was with her, but it was small, consisting of only a small trunk, which looked as though it were her intention to make but a short stay.
