used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
for the reason that
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
Bessie
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From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
Bessie's
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From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
Fairfax
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From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
the act of giving
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
Latimer
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From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
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 _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
on the contrary
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was a blush, a smile, a cry of pleasure.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading Bessie, sitting apart at the farther side of the round table, untied the string and unfolded the silver paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie was rather bothered than helped by their counsels, but she did not discourage them, because of the advantage to Bessie of having their countenance and example.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
Wiley
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From this reading Lady Latimer and Mrs. Wiley, who were still interesting themselves in her affairs, were with Mrs. Carnegie at the time, giving her some instructions in Bessie's behalf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _FAREWELL TO THE FOREST._ A few days after his meeting with Bessie Fairfax at Brook, young Christie left at the doctor's door a neat, thin parcel addressed to her with his respects.
