used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
(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 He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
any thing at all
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
Emma
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From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
forbore
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From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
Guildford
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From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
HasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
Jane
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From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
and nothing more
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
a room where books are kept
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
held up in the air
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
on one occasion
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
having a supporting base
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
suitabilitynounUS /ˌsuːtəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
at the time that
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He now lived entirely with Mr. Curtis at his residence, in a quiet suburban road, not far off: a large, red-brick house, standing in its own grounds, and furnished with all the comfort and suitability of wealth and refinement.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Hastening forward, he lifted her down; but seeing she could scarcely maintain her composure, forbore to question her, and, drawing her hand within his arm, he led her home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As soon as they were seated by a comfortable fire in the library, Emma, in a few words, informed her brother of all that had happened.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sam was walking along the High Street of Guildford just as the coach drove up to the stage; and, for the moment, thinking less of anything in the world than of Emma, when, to his amazement, she suddenly appeared on the platform.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was much moved by the recital, but deeply gratified that she had come to him at once--indeed his satisfaction at having her would have been without bounds, had it not been for his indignation at the conduct of Robert and Jane, and the shock he had sustained at finding Emma travelling by herself.
