adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
BrownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
Kensington
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From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
Laura's
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From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
MessengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
personages
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From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The Messenger was somewhat later up than himself, and Wilton sent twice to hasten his movements.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day which we have just seen terminate at Kensington we must now conduct to a close in another quarter, where events very nearly as much affecting the peace and safety of this realm, and far more affecting the peace of various personages mentioned in this history than the events which took place at the palace, were going on at the same time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading Wilton Brown was up long before daylight, and ready to set out by the first streak of dawn in the east.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Not having seen the Duke on the preceding night--as that nobleman, worn with anxiety and grief, had fallen ill and retired to seek repose--he sat down and wrote him a note, while waiting for the Messenger, informing him that he had obtained information concerning Lady Laura's situation, and doubted not to be enabled to set her free in the course of the following day.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a bright, clear, frosty day, with everything sparkling in the sunshine, the last dry leaves of the preceding year still lingering in many places on the branches of the trees, and clothing the form of nature in the russet livery of decay.
