used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
without doubt or question
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
eight-thirty
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From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
divisible by two
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
of the present time and place
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
Kate
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From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
immediately past
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
Lowder
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From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
cut with a saw
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
shrinkagenounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
not in physical motion
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
Stringham
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From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
precisely as stated
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This apprehension, however, we hasten to add, enjoyed for him, in the immediate event, a certain merciful shrinkage; the immediate event being that, at Lancaster Gate, five minutes after his due arrival, prescribed him for eight-thirty, Mrs. Stringham came in alone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading III He was really, notwithstanding, to hear more from her of what she saw; and the very next occasion had for him still other surprises than that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His knowledge of American friends was clearly an accident of which he was to taste the fruit to the last bitterness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He received from Mrs. Lowder on the morning after his visit to Kate the telegraphic expression of a hope that he might be free to dine with them that evening; and his freedom affected him as fortunate even though in some degree qualified by her missive.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Expecting American friends whom I'm so glad to find you know!"
