used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
companion's
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From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
DELORA
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From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a slight nervousness in my companion's manner which made conversation difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I, too, could not help feeling that the situation was a difficult one for her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then we made our way slowly back to the little space prepared for the reception of the heavier baggage, and around which a barrier had already been erected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DELORA DISAPPEARS I was fortunate enough to find a disengaged omnibus, and filled it with our rugs and smaller belongings.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid," I remarked, "that you are worried about your uncle.
