used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
in addition
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
Chayford
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From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
ConceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The Country of Conceit.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Country of Conceit.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
one or the other of two
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
Esdaile
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From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
divisible by two
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
at any time
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
Farleys
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From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
Isabel
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From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
Isabel's
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From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
not any; not one
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Country of Conceit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Paul was feeling particularly happy, as he had done ever since Isabel had made herself at home among his own people; she had fulfilled even his ideal of her, and consequently he was content.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Country of Conceit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon, not long after Isabel's visit to Chayford, Paul was having tea at the Farleys' house in Prince's Gate; and Lady Esdaile was there also, looking prettier than ever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Safe screened by hills on either hand From winter storms and summer heat, There lies a silly little land-- The Country of Conceit.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had yet to learn that the fact of a woman's being an angel in May, is no ground for supposing that she will be equally angelic in June--or even angelic at all.
