used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
Clifton
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From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
a social unit living together
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
Hardbargain
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From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
I'll
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From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
carry out
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
propel through the air
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He handed her in, entered himself, took the seat opposite to her, and bade the coachman drive on.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Catherine put on her bonnet and shawl, and stood waiting, until Major Clifton, drawing on his gloves, came forward and attended her to the carriage door.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
a Caucasian
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, the family carriage was announced to take them to White Cliffs.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole distance between Hardbargain and White Cliffs was passed over in perfect silence by the parties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stand up, look below, It is my life at thy feet I throw, To step with into light and joy, Not a power of life but I’ll employ To satisfy thy nature’s want.—BROWNING.
