used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
Betty
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From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
Coletti
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From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
DORISnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
hear with intention
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
Lucia
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From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
Mathilde
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From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
Murchison
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From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
with low volume
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Murchison came in later, Horace having returned for him, Betty supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like a little mouse Betty sat quietly between the countess and Lucia to listen to the service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
a special situation
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
not known
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
precisely as stated
From this reading DORIS NEEDS A SISTER It seemed a very natural thing that Betty should accompany Countess Coletti and Lucia to church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With some of the girls as they were, about notice from the “nobility,” it was impossible not to feel self-conscious at times.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mathilde Finn, whose church membership was unknown to Betty, sat a few seats in the rear and Betty hoped that Mathilde was not too jealous or that she herself would not appear too complacent over her entertainment.
