used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
without doubt or question
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
a female human offspring
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
give a description of
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
Doris's
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From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
drawing-room
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From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
give expression to
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
a young female
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
how
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From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
of great significance or value
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
Lancasters
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From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
a brief written record
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
in other respects or ways
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
reproaches
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From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Early in the day he had sent her a note, express, begging her to be at home at five.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His dearest friend was alive; his dearest hope was dead.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This meant questionings and reproaches from Mrs. Lancaster, for she and her daughter had what she deemed a most important social engagement; but the girl was firm, and eventually the mother went off alone in a sullen temper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been beyond Teddy France to describe clearly his own feelings as he waited in the Lancasters' drawing-room late on the following afternoon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet how could he be otherwise than glad, if only on Doris's account?
