used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how did you cross the mountains?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
Childers
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From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "But how did you cross the mountains?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
drawing-room
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From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
at any time
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
how
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From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
keeper's
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From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
come together
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "But how did you cross the mountains?
not any; not one
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I had a very accurate map of the coast," replied the Duke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The keeper's lodge was closed; there was no one to meet you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
accept gladly
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
at the time that
From this reading Caroline Childers came forward to welcome the Duke when he entered the drawing-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am so glad to see you," she said; "how did you ever find the way?"
