used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
(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 After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
appendicitisnounUS /əˌpendɪˈsaɪtɪz/
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
(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 The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
Bletchley
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From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
Cataleptics
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From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
the specified day of the month
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
Glanville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
institutesnounUS /ˈɪnstətuːts/
plural of “institute” — an association organized to promote art or science or education
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
immediately past
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
something that is lost
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
engage in
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
mid-Maynoun
the middle part of May
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
and nothing more
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
over-exertion
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From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
PatronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
SlammernounUS /ˈslæmər/
a person who closes things violently
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading The sequence of events which led to that catastrophe was a now not uncommon one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
wellknown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
in or at the place that
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The deceased lady, better known as Mrs. Glanville--her husband, Lord Bletchley, having succeeded to the title by the death of the fourth Lord only in January last--was a wellknown figure in social and philanthropic circles, where her loss will be long and deeply deplored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was----” Then followed a lengthy list of societies, associations, organizations, of hospitals, institutions, and institutes, in connection with which Lady Bletchley had cut a more or less prominent figure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After all, if she had but known, it would not make much difference to Lady Bletchley what or what manner of assistants Mrs. Slammer would have at her stall at the Fancy Fair for All England Cataleptics, which was to be held under Distinguished Patronage in the Albert Hall at mid-May, since at that date she herself had already been two months dead.
the day immediately before today
From this reading A vital energy weakened by over-exertion, a chill, a consultation, a successful operation--in medical parlance, a successful operation is often one in which the patient dies next day, instead of immediately under the surgeon’s knife--followed two days later by a paragraph in all the morning papers: “We regret to announce the death, which took place at an early hour yesterday morning, from appendicitis, at her residence in Hill Street, of Lady Bletchley.
