used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
move towards
From this reading “At the elm-tree!” he whispered in the only moment when he could approach Lottie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS.
elm-tree
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From this reading “At the elm-tree!” he whispered in the only moment when he could approach Lottie.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
how
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From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
ten 10s
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
Lottie
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From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lady Caroline and Augusta had made an engagement for him from which he could not get free.
a particular point in time
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
and nothing more
From this reading “At the elm-tree!” he whispered in the only moment when he could approach Lottie.
pardonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrdənz/
plural of “pardon” — the act of excusing a mistake or offense
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
only a very short time before
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
Signor's
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From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lottie scarcely knew how she got through that afternoon.
at the time that
From this reading “At the elm-tree!” he whispered in the only moment when he could approach Lottie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “At the elm-tree!” he whispered in the only moment when he could approach Lottie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Rollo presented himself for but a moment at the Signor’s, in great concern that he could not stay, and begging a hundred pardons with his eyes, which he could not put into words.
