used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
(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 Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT AYLMER'S COURT.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
a line of approach
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
AYLMER'S
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From this reading AT AYLMER'S COURT.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Kitty was seated beside her father and opposite to her old friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AT AYLMER'S COURT.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Kitty was seated beside her father and opposite to her old friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
immediately past
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
come together
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kitty was seated beside her father and opposite to her old friend.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Kitty was seated beside her father and opposite to her old friend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Kitty was seated beside her father and opposite to her old friend.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
Sharston
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From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
term of address for a man
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
confined on all sides
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A private omnibus from Aylmer's Court was sent to the railway station to meet them, and their luggage was now piled up high on the roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
Wallis
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From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
at the time that
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir John Wallis did not look a day older than when we last saw him in all the glories of his own house, surrounded by the girls whom he had made happy.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Aylmer's Court was in the full perfection of its autumn beauty when Sir John Wallis, accompanied by Kitty Sharston and her father, drove up the winding avenue as Mrs. Aylmer's guests.
