aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
in addition
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
BITEverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
Brinkly
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From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
Cobhurst
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From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
Dr
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From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
Dranes
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From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
let fall to the ground
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
how
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From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading But for these things there was no hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
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 She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
Miriam
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From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
not any; not one
From this reading But for these things there was no hurry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
PANNEY
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From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
Ralph
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From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But for these things there was no hurry.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But for these things there was no hurry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But for these things there was no hurry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She intended to call on Mrs. Brinkly and find out about this; and she also determined to drop in at Cobhurst, and see how poor Ralph was getting on by himself.
Thorbury
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From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
Tolbridge
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From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS PANNEY HAS TEETH ENOUGH LEFT TO BITE WITH After her recent quick pull and strong pull, Miss Panney rested placidly on her oars.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
but in spite of that
From this reading She knew that Miriam had gone, but she had not yet heard whether the Dranes had returned to their former lodging in Thorbury, or had left the neighborhood altogether.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She presumed, however, that they were in the town; for the young woman's work for Dr. Tolbridge was probably not completed.
