used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
COUNTER-PLOT
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From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
travel across or pass over
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
Feng
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From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
a young female
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
the act of departing
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
Hensman
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From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
Highgate
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From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
cut with a saw
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
make square
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
Thelma
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From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
precisely as stated
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PLOT AND COUNTER-PLOT Next day, Feng having left for Edinburgh to visit some friends, Thelma and I traveled to London together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Chapman was greatly excited at my return, and was eager to know exactly what had happened, for already Hensman had been round and told her of my accident.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At King’s Cross I saw her into a taxi, for she was going to Highgate to spend a few days with a girl cousin, and myself went across to Russell Square.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Yesterday, about four o’clock, a gentleman called, sir,” my old servant went on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “He was very anxious to see you, and seemed worried that you were away.
