used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
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 She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
Edith
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From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
Edith's
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From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
a young female
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
only a very short time before
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
Longworth
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From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
occurring by chance
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
not any; not one
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
having a supporting base
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
a special situation
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading She had the English girl's education, but not her training.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Edith Longworth could hardly be said to be a typical representative of the English girl.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
precisely as stated
From this reading People said he was lucky, but old John Longworth asserted that there was no such thing as luck in business--in which statement he was very likely incorrect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
(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 If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had lost her mother in early life, which makes a great difference in a girl's bringing up, however wealthy her father may be; and Edith's father was wealthy, there was no doubt of that.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you asked any City man about the standing of John Longworth, you would learn that the 'house' was well thought of.
