used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRITISH MERCHANT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
band-box
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From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A BRITISH MERCHANT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
gotten under control
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
Davis'snounUS /ˈdeɪvəsəz/
possessive form of “davis” — English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
Honiton
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From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
Jane
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From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
a female domestic
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
Meadowsweet
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From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
Meadowsweet's
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From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading A BRITISH MERCHANT.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
having a supporting base
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading Soon after four that afternoon, Davis's tumble-down cab might have been seen standing outside the gate of the Gray House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Meadowsweet's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her good-humored eyes were shining with contentment and satisfaction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She stepped into the cab, and was followed by Beatrice, Jane, the little maid, handing in after them a small band-box, which contained the cap trimmed with Honiton lace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately afterwards the door was opened, and Mrs. Meadowsweet, in her rose-colored satin, with a black lace shawl, and a bonnet to match made her appearance.
