used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
Ayala
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From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
Emmeline
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From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
LOUTnounUS /laʊt/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading THE LOUT.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
relieve from
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOUT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
Tringle
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From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was that Ayala commenced the interview.
which person or people
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ayala was a trouble to her,--Lady Tringle,--who was altogether perplexed with the feeling that she had burdened herself with an inmate in her house who was distasteful to her and of whom she could not rid herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this moment Ayala was not on much better terms with her aunt than she was with her cousin Augusta.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aunt Emmeline, I want you to read this letter."
