used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT-JOURNEY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
(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 Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
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 Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
despatched
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From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
Emmie
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From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
set up or found
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
heapingverbUS /ˈhiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
Joe
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From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
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 Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
NIGHT-JOURNEY
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From this reading A NIGHT-JOURNEY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
pony-chaise
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From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
in the near future
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
move hurridly
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
Susan
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From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
Trevor
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From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
Trevor's
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From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
Trevors
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From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Trevors were not long to remain alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
which person or people
From this reading Amongst the first arrivals at the scene of the conflagration was that of Mr. Trevor's own servant, who was driving the pony-chaise in which he had returned from S----.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The flames from the house, seen far and wide, soon drew to the spot the inmates of farms and cottages dotted over the neighbouring land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Susan, who had found the paper left by Emmie, and who was alarmed at her young lady being out in the storm, had despatched Joe with all speed by the road, after heaping the chaise with warm wraps to protect Miss Trevor from the cold.
