accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
(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 Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
Atherton's
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From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
Byrom
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From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
a female human offspring
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
Dr
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From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
a social unit living together
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
Macclesfield
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From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
MONICA
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From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
Monica's
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From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
on one occasion
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
and nothing more
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING BETWEEN MONICA AND HER MOTHER.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After some little discussion it was settled--at Monica's urgent entreaty--that they should start on the following day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
at the time that
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
in or at the place that
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance.
