used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
ableradjectiveUS /ˈeɪbələr/
comparative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
amanuensisnoun
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
eagerly desirous
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
dearly loved
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
ConservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
dearly loved
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
devastationnounUS /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
being one more than seven
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
horticulturaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrtəˈkʌltʃərəl/
of or relating to the cultivation of plants
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
InnatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneɪtli/
in an innate manner
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
conformity or harmony
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
landmarksnounUS /ˈlændmɑːrks/
plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
a person who requires medical care
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
only a very short time before
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
the season of growth
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
sun-bonnet
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From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
arousing affect
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Dear Lady--her absolute trust in my gardening ability was indeed touching!
tulipsnounUS /ˈtuːləps/
plural of “tulip” — any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
precisely as stated
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Innately conservative, the Lady was scarce in touch with innovation of any sort.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
a Caucasian
From this reading An almost helpless invalid--wheeled daily through eight patient summers into her beloved garden--she had sat with her beautiful silver hair arranged in careful curls, a big white sun-bonnet shading her kind old face, to receive her friends (both gentle and simple) with a cordial hospitality, and an old-time courtesy in fine keeping with herself and her surroundings.
which person or people
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A passionate lover of flowers, but scantily endowed with horticultural talent, and without a spark of creative genius, she smiled with dubious complacency on this awful devastation--comforting herself with the sweet anticipation of spring tulips and summer roses, in her very own garden!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading _The "Lady's" Conservatory_ Meantime, the dear "Lady" (who had anticipated our coming to the Mansion House, by a sudden resolve to commit her burden of housekeeping to younger and abler hands--and retain of her old establishment but a single personal attendant--as faithful friend, companion, and amanuensis) wheeled into the very thick of action--had watched with anxious eyes this removal of ancient landmarks--this general upheaval of things.
