used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
Amelius
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From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
by-street
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From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
Farnaby's
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From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
set up or found
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
the literary culture
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
a female domestic
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
and nothing more
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And then, there’s the sovereign to Phoebe.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
Regina's
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From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
Rufus
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From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
do one's shopping
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading And then, there’s the sovereign to Phoebe.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, there’s the sovereign to Phoebe.”
there's
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From this reading And then, there’s the sovereign to Phoebe.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
up to a particular time
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
to-morrow
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From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “As it is, I may have to wait till to-morrow, or later still.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “If Rufus could only have taken her out for a walk, I might have seen Regina this afternoon,” thought Amelius.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From this place his letters were delivered to the maid, under cover of the morning newspapers--and here he found the answers waiting for him later in the day.
which person or people
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The medium of correspondence between Amelius and Regina’s maid was an old woman who kept a shop for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, in a by-street not far from Mr. Farnaby’s house.
