used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
Alan
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From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
(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 "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
curtsied
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From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
a form of address for a man
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
not any; not one
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
Phelps
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From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
carry out
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
express in words
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
Timber's
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From this reading The Good Samaritan was no great distance away, so thither he led him, into Mrs. Timber's private parlor.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
vixenishadjective
shrewish and malicious
From this reading But before Mr. Phelps could reply, the vixenish landlady made her appearance.
Warrender
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From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So excited was the little parson that Alan feared lest he should take a fit.
at the time that
From this reading "Now, sir," said Alan, when his old tutor seemed somewhat more composed, "tell me all about Mrs. Warrender."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She was highly honored at seeing the Rector within her doors, and curtsied a hint for orders.
