used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
BraziernounUS /ˈbreɪziər/
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
LambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
Madiana
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From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
engage in
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
at the time that
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I rose from the table on which my coffee and eggs had been spread, it was to receive a letter which had passed through the Lambs Club and was undoubtedly a reply to the one I had sent Miss Brazier on the previous day.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I had tried to make it clear to Miss May that her salary had already begun to be reckoned and I did not see why she should carry on two business engagements at the same time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first thought that struck me when I was ready for breakfast was that my new secretary ought to terminate her arrangement with that disagreeably affectionate employer and keep open house during each entire day and evening for my benefit.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A WOMAN I LIKE VERY WELL."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mornings that were to elapse before the sailing of the "Madiana" would be terribly dull.
