the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
anew
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
for the reason that
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
bygonesnounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːnz/
plural of “bygone” — past events to be put aside
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
let fall to the ground
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
the state of being honored
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
loftilyadverb
in a lofty manner
From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
Lovegrove
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From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
Rhoda
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From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
rustlings
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From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
Samuelson
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From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
Serena
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From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
to-day
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From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
in the direction of
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading "I always do hold with letting bygones be bygones, particularly as between relatives, when there has been any little unpleasantness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And I am sure for my part I am very pleased to have you come," Mrs. Lovegrove replied, leading the way towards the seat of honour upon the Chesterfield sofa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
at the time that
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
in the company of; together with
From this reading This from Serena, loftily and with rustlings.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I could not write, Rhoda, because of course I could not be sure beforehand whether, when I came to London, I should really wish to see you and George again or not."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But as Lady Samuelson was driving in this direction to-day, and offered to drop me here if I could find my own way back, I thought I had better come, as I knew it was your afternoon at home."
