accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
bustled
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From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
Carrington
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From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
Hallo
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From this reading "Hallo!" he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
and nothing more
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
and nothing more
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
win a victory over
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hallo!" he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I was overcome by the shock I had received, and this fresh and most unexpected parting from father, so that I could only centre my thoughts on myself.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I had refused to accompany her--I am afraid I made myself unpleasant to my kind friend on that occasion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Father bustled into the house, and I heard his cheerful voice in the hall.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Father did not come to see me on Saturday night, although I hoped against hope that he would do so, but, to my great surprise, on Sunday evening he walked in, just as Lady Carrington was preparing to go out to evening service.
