used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
Abbotsmead
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
the state of being absent
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
(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 The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
Bessie
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
BESSIE'S
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
Brentwood
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From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
Burleigh
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
Castlemount
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
Cecil
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
Fairfax
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
a message received and understood
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
immediately past
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
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 _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
and nothing more
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
PEACEMAKING
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From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading To this information her grandfather added that he had seen in his time unsuccessful lovers, more dejected.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bessie laughed and blushed, and said she was glad to hear he was in good spirits; and this was their first and last allusion to the crowning episode of her visit to Brentwood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
at the time that
From this reading _BESSIE'S PEACEMAKING._ When Bessie Fairfax returned from Castlemount she learnt for a first piece of news that Mr. Cecil Burleigh had spent two days of her absence at Abbotsmead, and that he had only left in the morning.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The squire gave her one searching look, and thought it wisdom to be silent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The green rides of the woods and glades of the park were all encumbered with fallen leaves.
