used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATTER OF STATE.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
Cromwell'snounUS /ˈkrɑːmwɪlz/
possessive form of “cromwell” — English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
Donner
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From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
DunenounUS /duːn/
a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
to come or go into
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
ex-Captain
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From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
ex-Governor
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From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
GARDE
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From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
GovernorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
and nothing more
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
Leverett
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From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF STATE.
MERRILL
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From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF STATE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
RoundheadnounUS /ˈraʊndhed/
a brachycephalic person
From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
cut with a saw
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
simples
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From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
Soam's
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From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A MATTER OF STATE.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The first was ex-Governor Leverett, that stern old Roundhead, the ex-Captain of Cromwell’s horse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that she saw her grandfather, David Donner enter the gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Two minutes afterward she beheld the unusual sight of three Governors come into the garden together.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
in or at the place that
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading MISTRESS GARDE MERRILL, having several hours before delivered her simples and aromatic leaves to old Goody Dune, just outside the limits of the town, stood looking out of the window, at her Uncle John Soam’s home, where she was visiting.
