used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
anew
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
dormnounUS /dɔːrm/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
immediately past
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Jack was lying back in his corner, absorbed in happy dreams.
Margaret
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From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
Myra's
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From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
and nothing more
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
one of four equal parts
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
slowestadverbUS /ˈsloʊəst/
most slowly
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
move hurridly
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
male cat
From this reading Tom was fast asleep, dreaming of "dorm." suppers, and other escapades of the last term.
trothnounUS /troʊθ/
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two sisters were as much alone as if the only occupants of the car.
at the time that
From this reading * * * * * It was evening when the car again approached the lonely house, and Margaret, speaking down the connecting tube, directed the chauffeur to drive at his slowest speed for the next quarter of a mile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never so long as he lived could he forget this Christmas Day, which had seen the fulfilment of his hopes in Myra's sweetness, Myra's troth.
