used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
Ethel
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From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
Everard
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From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
GILBERTnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
Gilbert'snounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
Kinaby
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From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
Kinaby's
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From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
carry out
From this reading Every morning he went to the Chase to see to Sir Gilbert’s correspondence and take his instructions in reference to the estate and other matters.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
Thursby's
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From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW SIR GILBERT RECEIVED THE NEWS It is to be hoped that the reader has not quite forgotten the existence of Everard Lisle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Kinaby’s health had been failing for some time, and Everard was gradually taking over the greater part of his duties.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There he had rooms in the house of Mr. Kinaby, the land steward, an old red brick house situated a little way outside the precincts of the park.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
Withington
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From this reading After Ethel Thursby’s refusal of him on her eighteenth birthday he went back with a sad heart to his duties at Withington Chase.
