used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
Alice
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From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
Alrina
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From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
ALRINA'S
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From this reading ALRINA'S TROUBLES INCREASE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
Ann
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From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
any thing at all
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
Botallack
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From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
Freeman'snounUS /ˈfriːmənz/
possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She tried to work, but she could not get on.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
ten 10s
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
INCREASEnounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading ALRINA'S TROUBLES INCREASE.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
Josiah
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From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
immediately past
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She tried to work, but she could not get on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alrina could not settle down to anything when she returned to her father's house after her interview with Frederick Morley, related in the last chapter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
Trenow
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From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to work, but she could not get on.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading ALRINA'S TROUBLES INCREASE.
underground-captain
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From this reading Her husband was underground-captain at Botallack mine, so that he was not much at home during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
at the time that
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She tried to work, but she could not get on.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Josiah Trenow resided with his father and mother in a small but neat cottage, about a hundred yards from Mr. Freeman's house; consequently, it was easy for Alrina or Alice Ann, when their elders were out of the way, to run in and have a quiet gossip with Mrs. Trenow.
