used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
anew
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
react verbally
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
Bridge'snounUS /ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “bridge” — a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
put or send forth
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
Croydon
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From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
Emma
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From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
enquiring
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From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
the organ of sight
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the act of departing
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
only a very short time before
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the act of departing
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
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 Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
a particular point in time
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punctually the next day, Mr. Bridge drove to the door, and at the same moment Mr. Morgan entered the house.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked aghast.— "Going away," was his exclamation, as he cast an enquiring eye at the trunk which Mr. Bridge's man was preparing to place on the carriage.
which person or people
From this reading "It is Mr. Bridge who is taking me away," replied Emma, "and really I can hardly answer as to _where_ we are going.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emma was in the parlour quite ready for her journey, and her eye sparkled with pleasure as she told him that she should not trouble him to call on her again, for she was leaving Croydon for a long time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is quite unexpected—may I ask where you are going?"
