used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
Barbara
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From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children, too, had been a great resource.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
the act of departing
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The children, too, had been a great resource.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
immediately past
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
Monkton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
overturneth
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From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The children, too, had been a great resource.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The children, too, had been a great resource.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
the act of testing something
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Monkton had called on her the very day after her arrival in town, but Barbara had been out then.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
nonexistent
From this reading "Strength wanting judgment and policy to rule overturneth itself."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite impossible, of course, that a first visit to Lady Monkton should be a last from Barbara.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the occasion of the latter's return visit the old woman had explained that going out was a trial to her, and Barbara, in spite of her unconquerable dislike to her, had felt it to be her duty to go and see her now and then.
