used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
anew
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
carefully weighed
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading TO THE RESCUE.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
cut with a saw
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE RESCUE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE RESCUE.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Primrose was dismissed, though she saw her Cousin Andrew again at dinner.
Wetherill
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From this reading Madam Wetherill had quite settled the question.
William
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From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dream of William Penn had been a fair, roomy city, with houses set in gardens of greenery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was going out to her own country estate, and Primrose would have a change of air and much more liberty, and under the circumstances it was altogether better that she should not go to her uncle's, and Madam Wetherill considered the matter as settled, though she promised to come out the next day.
