used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
eagerly desirous
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you come here?
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Can you come here?
Courtenay
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From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
travel across or pass over
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
despatched
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From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
set up or found
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Can you come here?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF MARY.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF MARY.
Neneford
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From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF MARY.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF MARY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
create by training and teaching
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
precisely as stated
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This I took, and after an anxious journey arrived duly at the Manor, all the blinds of which were closely drawn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My mistress very anxious to see you."_ Without a moment's delay I sent a reply in the affirmative, and, after searching in the "A.B.C.," found that I had a train at three o'clock from King's Cross.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The astounding message, despatched from Neneford and signed by Parkinson, the butler, ran as follows:-- _"Regret to inform you that Mrs. Courtenay was found drowned in the river this morning.
