used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
Amelius
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From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
a youthful male person
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the day went on.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
absolutely essential
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
a brief written record
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the day went on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
Rufus
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From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
do one's shopping
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading A note to the nearest shop produced the speedy arrival of a smart lady, accompanied by a boy and a large basket.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
a special situation
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the day went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After this, the next thing to be done was to provide Simple Sally with certain necessary, but invisible, articles of clothing, which Amelius had never thought of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a rapid succession of events the morning had begun.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The breakfast being over, rooms at the hotel were engaged by Rufus for his “two young friends.”
