used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
Clare
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From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
yet to be or coming
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
and nothing more
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
LeanounUS /liː/
a unit of length of thread or yarn
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
legaciesnounUS /ˈleɡəsiz/
plural of “legacy” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
Margery
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From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
MonksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
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 Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
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 Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Margery, by her mother's marriage settlement, would be sole heiress to the Monks Lea estates, which brought in a large income.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Austin's personal property, which was very considerable, was entirely at her own disposal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This, with the exception of legacies to distant relatives, friends, and servants, she decided should, after her own death, be divided equally between Margery and Clare.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AUSTIN was far too just to fail in the promise she had made, and too good a woman of business to defer the legal steps by which her adopted daughter's future would be provided for.
