used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
gotten under control
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
being one more than ten
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
expeditiousadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəs/
marked by speed and efficiency
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
a message received and understood
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
not any; not one
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
a brief written record
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Presently a note was handed to Miss Watson, accompanied by an assurance that the carriage was waiting.
Watsons
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From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The next morning, though ushered in by no change of the weather, brought a very material alteration to the Miss Watsons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was from her father, and contained information to the effect, that wearied by their long absence, and finding that the lanes were still blocked up, he had sent their man to the post town for a chaise, in which they could return home, by taking the high road, which, although greatly adding to the distance, was the safest and most expeditious route they could adopt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With much surprise, Elizabeth opened the dispatch.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading About eleven o'clock, as the ladies were working together, their attention was attracted by the sound of carriage wheels on the drive to the house.
