Ah
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From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
in addition
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
see with attention
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
(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 yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
docteur
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From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
Jeanne
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From this reading Jeanne, her maid, speculated as to this openly.
Josephine
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From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
a female domestic
From this reading Jeanne, her maid, speculated as to this openly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
on one occasion
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
and nothing more
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Jeanne, her maid, speculated as to this openly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
express in words
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
in the near future
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Jeanne, her maid, speculated as to this openly.
TALLWOODS
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From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That docteur also, he is now gone," said she, ruefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jeanne, her maid, speculated as to this openly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
not known
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah, were it not for the injury of madame, I should say, let us at once set out--we could follow the road."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LADY AT TALLWOODS The arrival of the four visitors at Tallwoods, and their departure so soon thereafter, were events of course not unknown to Josephine, but only conjecture could exist in her mind as to the real nature of the errand in either case.
but in spite of that
From this reading "But yet, behold the better opportunity for us to escape, Madame.
