used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, I know Sir Hilary," cried Lord George.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
Englefield
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From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
Englefield's
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From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
a man of refinement
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
Hilary
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From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I know Sir Hilary," cried Lord George.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
a message received and understood
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, I know Sir Hilary," cried Lord George.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
a female domestic
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
man-servant
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From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
PELICANnounUS /ˈpeləkən/
large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
quizzedverbUS /kwɪzd/
inflected form of “quiz” — examine someone's knowledge of something
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The lady, on seeing herself observed, immediately disappeared, and closed her door.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
term of address for a man
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
thereupon
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From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEVIL TO PAY AT THE PELICAN INN.
precisely as stated
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
which person or people
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I know Sir Hilary," cried Lord George.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Dick imparted his discovery to Lord George, who thereupon sent his man Wilkins to inquire of the servants who the lady was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wilkins returned with the information, obtained from an inn maid who had quizzed the lady's own man-servant, that the lady was Miss Englefield, Sir Hilary Englefield's sister, returning to her brother's seat near Reading, to escape the attentions of a very wealthy gentleman who had pursued her at Bath.
