used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTHROP RECEIVES A DISPATCH.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
DISPATCHverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading WINTHROP RECEIVES A DISPATCH.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
DR
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From this reading DR.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
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 Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading WINTHROP RECEIVES A DISPATCH.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her husband assisted her to alight, led her up the steps to the entrance, and rang the bell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carriage had drawn up before an imposing house, and Salome observed that other fine residences lined both sides of the spacious street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
which person or people
From this reading The door was almost immediately opened by a servant, who appeared greatly pleased at the return of the master of the house.
WINTHROP
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From this reading WINTHROP RECEIVES A DISPATCH.
