used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
Belfield
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From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
how
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From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
engage in
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
an educational institution
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
term of address for a man
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading He and Sir John Belfield rode on horseback, and I had the honor of attending the ladies in the sociable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next morning Mr. Stanley proposed that we should pay a visit to some of his neighbors.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I know not," replied Mrs. Stanley, "whether the increased insubordination of children is owing to the new school of philosophy and politics, but it seems to me to make part of the system.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Belfield, who was now become desirous of improving her own too relaxed domestic system by the experience of Mrs. Stanley, told her how much she admired the cheerful obedience of her children.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She said, "she did not so much wonder to see them so good, but she owned she was surprised to see them so happy."
