used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Old Bugbee's promised remittance had not arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
Bugbee's
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From this reading Old Bugbee's promised remittance had not arrived.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading TWO CARDS PLAYED.
Carey
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From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
ill-temper
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From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Bugbee's promised remittance had not arrived.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading TWO CARDS PLAYED.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Old Bugbee's promised remittance had not arrived.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
remittancenounUS /riˈmɪtəns/
a payment of money sent to a person in another place
From this reading Old Bugbee's promised remittance had not arrived.
Ripon
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From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO CARDS PLAYED.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events of the evening were not pleasant to remember; then the King had lost largely at poker, and had passed a sleepless night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning following the scene with Ripon, his Majesty was in an ill-temper.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Carey had sent word that she had not recovered from her fainting fit, and was not yet visible.
