used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
(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 more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
a quantity of money
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
Ashleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
permission to do something
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
the act of departing
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
having made preparations
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
divisible by two
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
inclosing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
as might be expected
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
required or under orders
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I now announced my intention to retire from my profession; made prompt arrangements with a successor to my practice; disposed of my two houses at L----; fixed the day of my departure.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading I unfolded my new prospects to Mrs. Ashleigh.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the great grief which had befallen her had roused up that strength of devotion which lies dormant in all hearts that are capable of loving another more than self.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was more easily reconciled to them than I could have supposed, judging by her habits, which were naturally indolent, and averse to all that disturbed their even tenor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading With her full consent I wrote to Faber, communicating my intentions, instructing him to purchase the property he had so commended, and inclosing my banker's order for the amount, on an Australian firm.
