used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
Carolan
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From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
Dalrymple
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From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
FarrownounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the production of a litter of pigs
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
ten 10s
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
immediately past
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
engage in
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
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 There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
not any; not one
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
come into possession of
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
QueenslandnounUS /ˈkwiːnzlænd/
a state in northeastern Australia
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
Sheila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
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 There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing mysterious about Sheila Carolan; her story was a very simple one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
(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 The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading Six weeks later she received a warmly worded and almost affectionate letter.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The two, however, did not agree very well, and Sheila being of a very independent spirit, and possessing a few hundred pounds of her own, frankly told her relative that she intended to make her own way in the world.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading There was living in North Queensland a former great friend of her mother's--a Mrs. Farrow, whose husband was the owner of a large cattle station near Dalrymple--and to her she wrote asking her if she could help her to obtain a situation as a governess.
a late time of life
From this reading Her parents were both dead, and she had no relatives, with the exception of an aunt, and with her she had lived for the last five years.
