used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW STATION OF LIFE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
bowledverbUS /boʊld/
past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
Chalgrove
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From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
Chalgrove's
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From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
coronetedadjective
belonging to the peerage
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
high-steppingadjective
having or moving with a high step
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A NEW STATION OF LIFE.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW STATION OF LIFE.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW STATION OF LIFE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
Skuce's
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From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
a person, without saying who
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A NEW STATION OF LIFE.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “I’m extremely anxious about Dolly,” said my uncle as we bowled along at a rapid rate.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were met at Chalgrove station by the coroneted carriage and high-stepping horses, as foreseen by Miss Skuce’s eager imagination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
which person or people
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My scanty, shabby baggage was entirely the affair of a tall footman, who ushered me to this splendid equipage with an air of solemn deference, which afforded ample testimony that Lord Chalgrove’s niece was _somebody_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This was the third or fourth time, within three or four hours, that he had made the same remark.
