the state of being absent
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
Bella
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From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
Cade
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From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
Coppersley
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From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
your usual mood
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
DURGO
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From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
a young female
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
Huxham
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From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
with low volume
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
precisely as stated
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Bella was an unsophisticated girl, and moreover was so anxiously lamenting the continued absence of Cyril that she neglected needful things.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
at the time that
From this reading She said very little to Bella when she returned, and on her part Bella did not ask questions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE COMING OF DURGO The fortnight which followed the funeral of Captain Huxham passed quietly enough at the Solitary Farm.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Coppersley went several times to London for the purpose of interviewing her late brother's lawyer, who had his office in Cade Lane.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had she been more versed in worldly wisdom she would have accompanied her aunt to see the solicitor for herself, so that she might learn what disposition had been made of the property.
