used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
(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 After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Brieftrager
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Burtscheid
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Charlie
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
Freund
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
Heinrich
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
how
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From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
Ihr
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
letter-carrier
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FOR LIFE AND DEATH.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
a brief written record
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
Pierrepont
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From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
carry out
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'The little church of Burtscheid?' said Charlie, after perusing the note for the third or fourth time; 'it is a strange place to choose.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
treuer
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From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The note was signed, as usual, '_Ihr treuer Freund_, HEINRICH.'
which person or people
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eagerly did Charlie Pierrepont await the arrival of the Brieftrager, or letter-carrier, who brought him a brief note from Heinrich, saying that he meant to take his sister for a drive that evening, and that Charlie would find her in the little church at Burtscheid at the hour of seven.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After all that had occurred, how delightful and encouraging it was to find her brother signing himself 'Your devoted friend,' as of old!
