used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
AnecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
Archibald
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From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
Barnes
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From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
at any time
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
a state of high honor
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
historiette
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From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
How
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From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
Mowbray
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From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
Putney
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From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
rambledverbUS /ˈræmbəld/
past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
recalcitrants
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From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
Somerville's
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From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
spasmodicadjectiveUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪk/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
St
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From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading They had rambled beyond Putney Bridge on a warm afternoon, and having reached Barnes Commons had seated themselves upon the soft grass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anecdote after anecdote escaped their lips, which recalled a past glory, a social Paradise for ever lost to them.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading These two recalcitrants mourned pitifully over their present state and uncongenial surroundings, and, as they sat, related to each other in short, spasmodic sentences their grievous historiette of woe.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs Archibald described to her companion the scene in Lord Somerville’s library, when Temple had spoken what she had at the time considered such shameful words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “How isolated we are in this wide, wide world,” said Mrs Archibald to Lord Mowbray, a few days after the meeting in St Paul’s.
