used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
react verbally
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
being joined in close association
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
didn't
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From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
divisible by two
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
flower-show
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From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
Grafton
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From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Mercer took it into her husband's study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Mercer took it into her husband's study.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
a person who carries a message
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
a brief written record
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
on one occasion
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
and nothing more
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mrs. Mercer took it into her husband's study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
express in words
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Mercer took it into her husband's study.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
VICAR'S
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From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But this time her face did not light up as she opened and read the note, and only the thought of the waiting messenger sent her to her husband's room at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was sent to the Vicarage by hand, with instructions to the bearer to wait for an answer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the ordinary way she would have done this with some expression of gaiety and pleasure, for she took such variations of life as happy surprises, and could be moved to excitement even by an invitation to a flower-show, with a garden party attached.
produce a literary work
From this reading THE VICAR'S DECISION Grafton didn't tell Caroline to write her note of invitation to Mrs. Mercer until the next morning.
