used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
Carus
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From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
apart from; not including
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
Fitzalan
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From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
the act of departing
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
and nothing more
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
Mildred
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From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
a brief written record
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading On Wednesday the post brought her a note from Mildred, dated Tuesday, midnight.
express in words
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
TIMS
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From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
Tims's
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From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
to-morrow
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From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
Tony
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From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
which person or people
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday an interesting experiment which she was conducting under Carus claimed Tims's whole attention, except for the evening hours, which were dedicated to Mr. Fitzalan.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But do go to tea with Tony, who is just back from the sea and looking bonny.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But she wrote to say that Mildred might expect her to tea on Wednesday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR TIMS,--I am afraid you will not find me to-morrow afternoon, as I am going out of town.
