used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
Bannister's
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From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
Delane
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From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
promote over another
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
set up or found
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
Janet
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From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
Nellie
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From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
not any; not one
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It arose out of Dale Bannister's call at the Grange.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
rhapsodicadjectiveUS /ræpˈsɑːdɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading It was a problem of propriety, of etiquette, and of the usages of society, and Mrs. Delane attacked it with a due sense of its importance and with the pleasure of an expert.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The impulse to follow his usual practice was strong on him after meeting Janet Delane, and issued in the composition of that poem called "To a Pretty Saint," the title of which Nellie had seen.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Dale had been accustomed, when a lady found favor in his eyes, to inform her of the gratifying news through the medium of a set of verses, more or less enthusiastic and rhapsodic in their nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
at the time that
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ="To a Pretty Saint."= When Mrs. Delane came back from London, she was met with a question of the precise kind on which she felt herself to be no mean authority.
