used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
(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 had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
assizesnoun
the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
a person who is in charge
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For herself, then, first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For herself, then, first.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
the act of giving
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For herself, then, first.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
how
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From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
intuitions
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From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
immediately past
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
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 She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
and nothing more
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
pomps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For herself, then, first.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had not delayed long after the magistrate and "the chief" had left, and she had experienced a refreshing sleep, in taking her father into her confidence to the fullest extent of her intuitions, not only as regarded herself, but with respect to those friends whom she had set down upon the map to be provided for.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will recollect that the incidents recorded in the two last chapters took place toward the latter end of June.
Winny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We will, therefore, have time, before the assizes come on, to let him know how far Winny's fancy map was perfected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had determined to become a member of a convent in the north of Ireland, giving up the world with all its vanities--she knew nothing of its pomps--and devoting her time, her talents, and whatever money she might finally possess, to religious and charitable purposes.
