used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
(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 All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
Cecil
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From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
the first light of day
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
dinner-party
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From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
having made preparations
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
put on clothes
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
start firing a weapon
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
and nothing more
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
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 The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
MantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
MartnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
MOOREnounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
and nothing more
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
Poynsett
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From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
Poynsett's
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From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading It was constantly ringing in her ears, and one conviction was before her mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
showmannounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
from that place or that time
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lady Green Mantle The night, just like the night before, In terrors passed away, Nor did the demons vanish thence Before the dawn of day.--MOORE The turmoil was over, the gains had been emptied into bags to be counted at leisure, the relics of the sale left to be disposed of through the Exchange and Mart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
at the time that
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
which person or people
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Her cheeks burnt like fire, and when she reached her own room at night, and leant from the window to cool them, they only burnt the more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Terry, looking tired to death, descended from his post as assistant showman; and, with some gentlemen who were to dine at Compton Poynsett, Cecil drove home to dress in haste, and act hostess to a large dinner-party.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All the time she felt giddy at the words she had heard--"Mr. Poynsett's old flame."
