used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
Bella
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From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
Dora
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From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
a young female
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
Marshely
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From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
PENCEnounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
on the contrary
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
Identical; not different.
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
school-house
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From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
SILAS
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From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
move stealthily
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dora had arranged the programme, and had asked Bella to be present.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For obvious reasons she took a seat at the lower end of the room, and near the door, so that she could easily slip out when the end came.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT SILAS PENCE KNEW On that same evening, when Cyril was interviewing the strange negro, there was a concert in the Marshely school-house in aid of the prize fund.
which person or people
From this reading But to please her friend, who had been so kind to her, she came dressed in black and deeply veiled to the festival.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girl would much rather have remained absent owing to the recent death of her father; besides, she did not feel able to enjoy music and frivolity and laughter.
