used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
Bassett
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From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
Belinda
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From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
give encouragement to
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
a female human offspring
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
ladyship's
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From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading SHARES LOOKING UP.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
Octavia
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From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
others
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From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
for each
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
SHARESnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading SHARES LOOKING UP.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
Slowbridge
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From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is certain that Miss Octavia Bassett did not improve as time progressed, and she had enlarged opportunities for studying the noble example set before her by Slowbridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SHARES LOOKING UP.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
which person or people
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The arrival of the message in its official envelope so alarmed Miss Belinda, that she was supported by Mary Anne while it was read to her by Octavia, who received it without any surprise whatever.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There were others who echoed her ladyship's words afterward, though they echoed them privately, and with more caution than my lady felt necessary.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On his arrival in New York, Martin Bassett telegraphed to his daughter and sister, per Atlantic cable, informing them that he might be detained a couple of months, and bidding them to be of good cheer.
