used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
placed in a grave
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
dearly loved
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WILLIE'S HAPPY DEATH.
set up or found
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
a man of refinement
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading WILLIE'S HAPPY DEATH.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
in the near future
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
rocking-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
having a supporting base
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "His mother made me promise to come very often to visit the place."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Presently one of them took a key from her pocket, unlocked it and went in; and then a gentleman of our party recognized in her an old friend.
in or at the place that
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is where our dear Willie is buried," said the lady.
WILLIE'SnounUS /ˈwɪliz/
possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness
From this reading WILLIE'S HAPPY DEATH.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As we passed the yard where we had seen the rocking-horse, we found two ladies standing near the gate.
