used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
autocrats
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From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
DirksnounUS /dɜːrks/
plural of “dirk” — a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
Fulminster
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From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
hold firmly
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
headshipnounUS /ˈhedʃɪp/
the position of headmaster or headmistress
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
joined in matrimony
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
a particular point in time
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Her husband petted her and relieved her of serious responsibilities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
in the near future
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fulminster and the county entertained her, and she entertained Fulminster and the county.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
whereby
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From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Her quick wit soon obtained a grasp upon domestic affairs and her headship in the household was a practical fact which the Canon proudly recognised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading She won the hearts of Mrs. Dirks the housekeeper, of Jordan the gardener, and Fletcher the coachman, three autocrats in their respective spheres of influence--victories whereby she controlled the menu, filled the house with whatever flowers struck her fancy, and had out the horses at the moment of her caprice.
Yvonne
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From this reading So Yvonne was married, and for six months was completely happy.
