used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
having companions or an escort
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
Clarkson
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From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
a small house with a single story
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
Danforth
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From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
HARRISON'SnounUS /ˈherɪsənz/
possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading HARRISON'S REWARD.
Haven's
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From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
Kilby
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From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
immediately past
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
maketh
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From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading HARRISON'S REWARD.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The hand of the diligent maketh rich."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gentleman, after a moment's consultation, determined to follow him there, and invited Mrs. Danforth to be of the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN the course of the morning following the events narrated in the last chapter, Mr. Clarkson accompanied Mr. Kilby to the residence of Mrs. Danforth.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But Harrison had already gone to improve his first holiday by a visit to Mrs. Haven's cottage.
