used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK IN THE TWILIGHT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
(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 Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
costlinessnoun
the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
set up or found
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TALK IN THE TWILIGHT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
Ladywell
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From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
immediately past
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
Maud
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From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
Maud's
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From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
and nothing more
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
Phil's
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From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK IN THE TWILIGHT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TALK IN THE TWILIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading Tor, it must be confessed, spent Phil’s money somewhat lavishly; but, all the same, it was not reckless or thoughtless expenditure.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
TWILIGHTnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A TALK IN THE TWILIGHT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
at the time that
From this reading Such a brother and such a nephew had never, surely, existed before; of this fact Maud and her aunt were from the first quite convinced; and they grew more and more certain of it, when they found, each day, fresh proofs of his generosity and care.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The beautiful house, with its great rooms and wide corridors, seemed like a palace to her; and the luxury and costliness of her surroundings were delightful, after the somewhat sordid treatment she had received at Thornton House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last Maud’s cherished dream was realized, and she found herself at Ladywell Manor, reigning there supreme, with only gentle Aunt Olive for guide and companion.
