adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
arrayingverbUS /ərˈeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “array” — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
Exonbury
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From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
loveliest
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From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
Margery
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From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a strange coincidence she had never before known.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given, and, as may be supposed, as promptly accepted.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Jim had gone by at a very early hour, and she did not see him pass.
VinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
Vine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o’clock, dressed to his highest effort; but Margery was surprised to find that, instead of her having to stop him, he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise, and keeping watch for Mr. Vine’s appearance upon the high road, feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day.
