used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
beautifully-kept
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From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
cause to be bored
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
broad-fronted
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From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
brown-stone
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From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
country-seat
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From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
day-dream
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From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
the organ of sight
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
Jennie
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From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
a brief written record
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Even Will paused for five minutes, in a day-dream, gazing in.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
confined on all sides
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
vailing
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From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
precisely as stated
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Seen from the front, through the vailing screen of leaves and blossoms, it seemed an abode of wealth and taste very attractive to any artistic eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
WillfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/
done by design
From this reading Meanwhile Willful Will, as the officer had called him, was on his way to Mr. Leonard’s country-seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mansion was a broad-fronted, brown-stone edifice, richly ornamented, and surrounded with beautifully-kept grounds, in which now a host of flowers were in bloom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He bore a note addressed to a Miss Jennie Arlington, a resident of the merchant’s house, which he was directed to deliver into her own hands without delay, and wait for any return message.
