used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
ArcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
Fortescue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
jeweller's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
a brief written record
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
do one's shopping
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He tore the letter up, and wrote another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He tore the letter up, and wrote another.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
at the time that
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered whether she was better, and if Marjorie Douglas had returned home.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He put another sentence in the letter, asking if Miss Douglas was at home for Christmas; but after he had written it, he thought it had better not be inserted.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He tore the letter up, and wrote another.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had saved fifty pounds during the year, and, two days before Christmas, he sent it to Mrs. Douglas with a short note, in which he said that he hoped they were well, and wished them all a very happy Christmas.
a late time of life
From this reading A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY CHRISTMAS was now drawing near, and the Birmingham streets were as busy as on that day, two years before, when Captain Fortescue had seen Lady Violet at the door of the jeweller's shop in the Arcade.
