used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
Brett
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From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
Dartford
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From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
a young female
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
and nothing more
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
Rosamund
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From this reading Even Lucy forgot her jealousies, and even Rosamund forgot her anger.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
express in words
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If any girl failed to enjoy herself on the following Saturday at Dartford, she had certainly only herself to blame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were so much interested in Mrs. Brett and her husband, in the things they did, and the things they could tell, and the things they could show, and the whole manner of their lives, that they forgot themselves.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As a matter of fact, the whole seven, without exception, had a right good time.
