used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “I have not come alone, Repton,” said the other.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
Barry
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From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I have brought my daughter with me.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I have not come alone, Repton,” said the other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
a female human offspring
From this reading “I have brought my daughter with me.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
Henderson
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From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have not come alone, Repton,” said the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
Kate
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From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have brought my daughter with me.”
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I have brought my daughter with me.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I have not come alone, Repton,” said the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I have not come alone, Repton,” said the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
Repton
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From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
having a supporting base
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What have we here?” said the old lawyer to himself, as Barry assisted a lady dressed in deep mourning to alight, and hurried out to receive them.
at the time that
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Repton was standing at his parlor window, anxiously awaiting his friend's arrival, when the chaise with four posters came to the door.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before Repton could master his amazement at these words, she had thrown back her veil, revealing the well-known features of Kate Henderson.
