used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
Bannister's
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
Cobhurst
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
set up or found
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
destroyed or killed
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
a female domestic
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
Miriam
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
Panney
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From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
Ralph
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
Thorbury
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
Tolbridge
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From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
TOLBRIDGE'S
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From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
which person or people
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old lady was very much interested in Miriam, whom she had not before seen out of bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED A few days after Miss Bannister's call at Cobhurst, it was returned by Ralph and Miriam, who drove to Thorbury with the brown mare and the gig.
Witton
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From this reading They went home by the way of the Witton house, and there they found Miss Panney at home.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To their disappointment, they found that the young lady was not at home, and the communicative maid informed them that she had gone to the city to help Mrs. Tolbridge to get a new cook.
