Alan
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From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
(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 As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
Belstone
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From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
a young female
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
Lewes
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From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
Marie
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From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
information about recent and important events
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While in London Marie had complained of her loneliness at the big house, and had looked forward to some such invitation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
create by training and teaching
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading As arranged, Mr. Fuller met her at the Lewes station and drove her to Belstone in his trap.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
at the time that
From this reading But on the way down in the train she had changed her mind, since she felt that she could think things out better when alone.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these events were taking place in London, Marie, isolated in The Monastery, anxiously waited to hear news from her lover.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Alan had guessed, the vicar was in full possession of all that had taken place, and invited the girl to stay with himself and his wife until matters were more settled.
