used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT OF SEVEN MINUTES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
Cholmondeley
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From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
civilities
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From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
daydreamsnounUS /ˈdeɪdriːmz/
plural of “daydream” — absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
Emma's
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From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A VISIT OF SEVEN MINUTES.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT OF SEVEN MINUTES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
on one occasion
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A VISIT OF SEVEN MINUTES.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT OF SEVEN MINUTES.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Every day brought flowers and books, and it was quite a common occurrence to see a carriage and pair waiting at our modest entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emma’s prophecy came true for once—in fact, as far as I know, it was the solitary occasion on which her vivid daydreams were realized.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were overwhelmed with civilities and invitations (chiefly to tea).
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mrs. Cholmondeley proved to be as good as her word, and took us for several drives.
