used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
(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 Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
Chisholm
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From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
drawing-room
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From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
Flora's
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From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
the literary culture
From this reading Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
MABEL'S
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From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
Marston
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From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
PEARLSnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
in the near future
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things had gone better than his letters indicated.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
at the time that
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
which person or people
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward.
Wyndham
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From this reading MABEL'S PEARLS Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home.
but in spite of that
From this reading On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port.
