used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
accustoming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
next to; at the side of
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you know?
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you know?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
ironingnounUS /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
JOYCEnounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
Keene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do you know?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
engage in
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
many times at short intervals
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
and nothing more
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
a full supply
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
express in words
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
at the time that
From this reading JOYCE had always plenty of time to herself, for when aunt and cousins were out driving or visiting she had to choose between solitary walks in the grounds or the society of Sarah Keene and a seat beside her ironing table, her uncle being often from home.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why spoil her by accustoming her to luxuries she is not likely to possess in future?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The carriage is not comfortable with more than three in it," Mrs. Evans would say, when her daughters accompanied her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you know?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If only one of these went, and Mr. Evans suggested that Joyce should make a third, he was told, "Your niece has not been used to a carriage.
