used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
(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 The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
Clarissa
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From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
in other respects or ways
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading TAKING THE PLEDGE.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
only a very short time before
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING THE PLEDGE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING THE PLEDGE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit was unexpected, and startled Clarissa a little, with a sensation that was not all pleasure.
someone who visits
From this reading Clarissa had a visitor next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
at the time that
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She could scarcely be otherwise than glad to see so kind a friend; but there were reasons why the advent of any one from Hale Castle should be somewhat painful to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was clipping and trimming the late roses in the bright autumnal afternoon, when Lady Laura Armstrong's close carriage drove up to the gate, with my lady inside it, in deep mourning.
