used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading To Lady Markham these delicacies were evidently necessaries of life.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
divisible by two
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
at any time
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To Lady Markham these delicacies were evidently necessaries of life.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Lady Markham these delicacies were evidently necessaries of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
Markham
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From this reading To Lady Markham these delicacies were evidently necessaries of life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
necessaries
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From this reading To Lady Markham these delicacies were evidently necessaries of life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
the act of using
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
precisely as stated
From this reading The two intervening days had been very quiet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
at the time that
From this reading Frances had not succeeded in resolving this question in her mind when Thursday came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
which person or people
From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had gone with her mother to several shops, and had stood by almost passive and much astonished while a multitude of little luxuries which she had never been sufficiently enlightened even to wish for, were bought for her.
wrong-doing
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From this reading She was so little accustomed to lavish expenditure, that it was almost with a sense of wrong-doing that she contemplated all these costly trifles, which were for the use not of some typical fine lady, but of herself, Frances, who had never thought it possible she could ever be classed under that title.
