used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
Beechcote
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From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
Colwood
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From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
not accessible to view
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
psychological suffering
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "She wrote to you herself this evening.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "She wrote to you herself this evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
manor-house
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From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
Marsham
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From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
scantinessnounUS /ˈskæntinəs/
the quality of being meager
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
only a very short time before
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
Tallyn
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From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
express in words
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "She wrote to you herself this evening.
up to a particular time
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Owing to the scantiness of Sunday trains, Marsham did not arrive at Beechcote village till between nine and ten at night.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
which person or people
From this reading There he had a short conversation with Mrs. Colwood, who did not propose to tell Diana of his arrival till the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He left his bag at the village inn, tried to ignore the scarcely concealed astonishment with which the well-known master--or reputed master--of Tallyn was received within its extremely modest walls, and walked up to the manor-house.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She does not know that I wrote to you," said the little lady, in her pale distress.
