used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
(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 While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
any thing at all
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
Bayre
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From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their consternation was speedily changed to relief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But their consternation was speedily changed to relief.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But their consternation was speedily changed to relief.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
give a description of
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
else
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From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
milk-jug
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From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
not any; not one
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
and nothing more
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But their consternation was speedily changed to relief.
Repton
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From this reading Bayre nearly dropped the baby and Repton the milk-jug.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
Southerley
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From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But their consternation was speedily changed to relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
someone who visits
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A preposterous attempt this at the best, since there was no mistaking the unfortunate child’s cries for anything else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
which person or people
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scene of wild confusion which followed the lady’s entrance.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading While Southerley, the only member of the party who retained a little self-possession, tried in vain, by placing himself between Bayre and the fair visitor, to hide the cause of all their woes.
