used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
(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 Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
Arminell
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From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
Arminell's
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From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
authorisedadjective
endowed with authority
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
a line of approach
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
a social unit living together
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
FRAMINGnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading FRAMING.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
money-matters
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From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
Shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was entitled to her mother’s dower, sufficient to maintain her in easy circumstances.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Meanwhile she remained an inmate of his villa in the Avenue, Shepherd’s Bush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Mr. James Welsh did all that was requisite for the arrangement of Arminell’s money-matters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The settlement of her affairs with the trustees, guardians, and the solicitors of the family was a delicate transaction; Arminell authorised Welsh to act for her, and he managed with adroitness and tact, without grudging time or trouble.
