used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
Alice
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From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
banalitiesnounUS /bəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “banality” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
chattered
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From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
demanding attention
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
Etterick
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From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
set up or found
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
fripperynoun
something of little value or significance
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
inappropriateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
NEMESISnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Alice had escaped the ordeal with some feigned excuse, and the unfortunate Mr. Thompson, deeply grieving, had been summoned by telegram from cricket to law.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
precisely as stated
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
at the time that
From this reading She was full of praises for the house when it came in view; it was "quaint," it was "charming," it was everything inappropriate.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The lady had chattered all the way up the winding moorland road, crying out banalities about the pretty landscape, or questioning her very ignorant companions about the dwellers in Etterick.
Wishart
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From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NEMESIS OF A COWARD Two days later the Andrews drove up the glen to Etterick, taking with them the unwilling Mr. Wishart.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But the amiable woman's prattle deserted her when she found herself in the cold stone hall with the great portraits and the lack of all modern frippery.
