used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
Angela
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From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE END OF THE CASE.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
the act of discovering something
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE CASE.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE CASE.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
express in speech
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the opinion which he formed was exactly that formed by Angela herself, and he told her so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE CASE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Angela asked Lord Jocelyn to read through the papers and advise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
wheelwrightnounUS /ˈwiːlraɪt/
someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
From this reading She told him of the professor's discovery, and of the book which had belonged to the wheelwright, and everything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This dinner, to which her ladyship will always look back with the liveliest satisfaction, was the climax, the highest point, so to speak, of her greatness, which was destined to have a speedy fall.
