used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
(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 It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Then it was Lady Ethel who broached the subject.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
Ethel
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From this reading Then it was Lady Ethel who broached the subject.
a social unit living together
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
Mildred's
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From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
not often
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then it was Lady Ethel who broached the subject.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
express in words
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was Lady Ethel who broached the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
to-night
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From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
the act of using
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the journey the sisters spoke very seldom, and it was not until they had dined that any serious conversation took place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was several hours’ drive from London, and they were all tired out by the time that they arrived.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lady Mildred’s destination was the family dower house, the use of which her brother had given her as a country retreat.
which person or people
From this reading Then it was Lady Ethel who broached the subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
produce a literary work
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose you will write to John to-night and tell him where you are?” she began nervously.
