used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
highly skilled
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
(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 When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
Jose
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From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
that is looked for
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
make square
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
push forcefully
From this reading Mrs. Jose sought quarters for herself in a modest tavern, as she could not, dared not thrust herself on her grand relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
Tomkin-Jones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Moreover, before formally visiting their house, she had to change her gown, wash off the soil of travel, and give fresh curl to her hair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
at the time that
From this reading When all these preparations were accomplished, she conducted Winefred to the Tomkin-Jones residence, a corner house of a square.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
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 The door opened into a narrow street, and the house had but a single window on each story that looked into the square.
Winefred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A NEW WORLD After a tedious journey, such as travellers had to undergo at the beginning of the century, whether they journeyed by coach, or by private carriage with post horses, Mrs. Jose and Winefred arrived at Bath.
