used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
being joined in close association
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
Cumberland's
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From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JELLY'S TWO EVENING VISITS.
executornounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətər/
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
set up or found
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
of great significance or value
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
JellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
JELLY'SnounUS /ˈdʒeliz/
possessive form of “jelly” — an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading JELLY'S TWO EVENING VISITS.
immediately past
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
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 Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
Rane
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From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
Rane's
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From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
on the contrary
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The startling circumstances that had characterized Mrs. Rane's demise did not attend Mrs. Cumberland's: but it had been very sudden at last, and Jelly was sincerely attached to her mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JELLY'S TWO EVENING VISITS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading JELLY'S TWO EVENING VISITS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dr. Rane was left sole executor to his mother's will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jelly--to whom we are obliged to refer rather frequently, as she holds some important threads of the story in her hands--found times went very hard with her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A death within the house in addition to the death close without it, was almost more than Jelly could well put up with in her present state of mind.
