used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
(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 The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
Avranches
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From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
BANISHEDverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
BESSY
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
clothing in general
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
the act of departing
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
apart from; not including
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
immediately past
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
Launay
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From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
for more time
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
absolutely essential
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
NORMANDYnounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
PRYOR
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing for it but to go, after the interview described in the last chapter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
waggonette
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From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS BANISHED TO NORMANDY.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
in or at the place that
From this reading During the week she had had liberty to go where she pleased, except into her aunt’s room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The necessary correspondence had taken place between Launay and Avranches, and within ten days from the time at which Mr. Gregory had made the proposition,--in less than a fortnight from the departure of her lover,--Bessy came down from her room all equipped, and took her place in the same waggonette which so short a time before had taken her lover away from her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mrs. Miles sent a message to the obstinate girl, informing her that she need not any longer consider herself as a prisoner, but that she had better prepare her clothes so as to be ready to start within a week.
