used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
enquired
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From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
Goodhare
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From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
Laval
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From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
Llancader
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From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
Marion
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From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
PennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
sitting-room
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From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
a male human offspring
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Then he asked, confidentially, whether there was any truth in a report he had heard that Lady Marion was engaged to the eldest son of the late Captain Pennant.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the following morning Amos Goodhare, for the first time since his dismissal, visited Llancader Castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
at the time that
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was shown up to this apartment, where the lady received him very graciously.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He asked modestly whether he could see Mademoiselle de Laval, having, from his knowledge of the habits of the place, been able to choose the hour when she was resting in her own sitting-room before beginning the day’s labors.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Amos took care to let her think that his visit was prompted by an overwhelming wish to know whether the recent damp weather had affected her rheumatism, and it was not until he had listened sympathetically to an exhaustive list of her “symptoms,” that he enquired after the family.
