used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
(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 Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
Audrey
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From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
the act of departing
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
communicated in words
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
immediately past
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
and nothing more
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
Sanby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
term of address for a man
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Lady Sanby was expressing now, as she had expressed before, her approval of the trip.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
Weed-on-the-Sands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading One month after the death of Sir Joseph and his wife at Weed-on-the-Sands, Ralph was talking to his fairy godmother in her boudoir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was dressed for a journey, and Lady Sanby was saying a few last words to him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Audrey was yet in her bedroom, making final preparations for departure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Since the occurrence of the tragedy she had been staying with Lady Sanby along with her husband, and the young couple had only waited for all things to be settled to start on a voyage to Australia.
