used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
(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 So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
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 He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
Daphne'snounUS /ˈdæfniz/
possessive form of “daphne” — any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
greatly pleased
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
Eton
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From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
Hugh
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From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
of an obscure nature
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
Rivoli
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From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
term of address for a man
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading So my uncle related her story to him, finishing with an account of the mysterious circumstances that had attended our stay at Rivoli, to all of which the Baronet listened with deep interest.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Daphne's beauty made a great impression upon the Baronet, and he inquired the reason of the sad look on her face, a look that had become habitual since that terrible night at Rivoli.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It chanced, however, that he too was taking a Continental tour, and joined our Rhine steamer at Cologne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was delighted to see his old schoolfellow, my uncle, and arm in arm with him paced the deck in friendly converse, talking of the old days at Eton.
Wyville
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From this reading MORE OF THE PICTURE We had not expected to see Sir Hugh Wyville until the following Christmas, which we were to spend as his guests in Cornwall.
