used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
achingly
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From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
(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 But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
a quantity of money
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "She asked you!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
collecting-book
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From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
Ethel
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From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
at any time
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
a young female
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
the act of departing
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
and nothing more
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
largishadjective
somewhat large
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
in the recent past
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
the act of departing
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
full of life and energy
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
most important element
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
absolutely essential
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
on one occasion
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
pay-box
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From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
Temple-Wilson
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From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
Thorhaven
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From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
to-day
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From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
at the time that
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At once she began to adjust her mind, ready for the short chat with the lady of the house which was a necessary accompaniment of her round.
which person or people
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading This interest was so widespread, indeed, that on Tuesday afternoon when Caroline remarked just before leaving the pay-box on the promenade that she was going to have a look at Miss Temple's wedding outfit, the girl who took her place immediately went through varying stages of surprise, curiosity and envy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words drifted achingly through her mind as she turned into the gate of a largish house facing the main road, opening her collecting-book as she went, so as to be ready with the name and amount.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it would be easier than usual to-day, for a topic was ready to hand--most of the ladies on whom she called taking a lively interest in the Temple-Wilson wedding, anxious to know if Miss Ethel had seen the bride lately, and if it were true that the trousseau surpassed all previous ones ever seen in Thorhaven.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She asked you!
