used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
(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 Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
coach-house
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From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
Evadne
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From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
set up or found
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
a young female
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
Hildreth's
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From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
Isabelle
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From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
Marion
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From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
PompeynounUS /ˈpɑːmpi/
Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
an educational institution
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
vapidadjectiveUS /ˈvæpɪd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime she was left almost entirely to her own devices.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Evadne found herself one morning in Judge Hildreth's roomy coach-house, watching Pompey, as he skilfully groomed her uncle's pets.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been decided that after the summer holidays, she should become a member of the fashionable school which Isabelle and Marion attended.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
which person or people
From this reading Her cousins had their own particular friends, who were not slow to vote the silent girl with the mournful grey eyes, full of dumb questioning, a bore; while Evadne, accustomed to being her father's companion in all his scientific researches, found their vapid chatter wearisome in the extreme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her uncle was away all day, Louis at College, and her aunt busy with social duties.
