aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
(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 On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD TIDINGS.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
Bess
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From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
Bessie
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From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
clothing in general
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
the act of departing
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
immediately past
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
come together
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
a human being
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
re-appearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had returned, anxious about her father, and to collect some of her clothes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD TIDINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On reaching Hall, the first person that came to meet them was Bessie.
at the time that
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
which person or people
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bess was filled with uneasiness, and was about to send out the servants to inquire as to the direction he had taken, and by whom he had been last seen, when the old man returned on foot, leaning on Luke, who led the horse by the bridle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On arriving, she had been told that he had not gone to bed all night, that he looked ill and aged; that he had ordered his horse and had ridden away without telling any one whither he was going, and that some hours had elapsed without his re-appearing.
