used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had not closed his eyes all night thinking of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
captivationnoun
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He had not closed his eyes all night thinking of it.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
travel across or pass over
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had not closed his eyes all night thinking of it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
Lyle
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From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had not closed his eyes all night thinking of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
a course of conduct
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading There was a captivation in its promise of adventure that he felt to be irresistible.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
determined
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had not closed his eyes all night thinking of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
Tony
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From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
Trafford's
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From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was not his intention to pay a visit there at that moment, though he was resolved to do so later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
at the time that
From this reading When Tony Butler met Mrs. Trafford's carriage, he was on his road, by a cross path, to the back entrance of Lyle Abbey.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading His present errand was to convey a letter he had written to Maitland, accepting the proposal of the day before.
