used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLANATION SUGGESTED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
move towards
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
Clara
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From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
a female human offspring
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION SUGGESTED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
Harmon
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From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
Hilman
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From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
Louise
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From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
Ralph
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From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading Ralph did not approach the group, but paused at the door and looked significantly at Miss Pembroke.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading AN EXPLANATION SUGGESTED.
tearlessadjective
free from tears
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
vestrynoun
in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait for me a moment, Paul," said Ralph Harmon as the people began to pour out of the church.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
in or at the place that
From this reading He went to the room in the vestry where Clara Hilman sat pale and tearless.
which person or people
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With her were Mr. Pembroke, his daughter Louise, and two or three other young ladies who were intimate friends of the unfortunate bride.
