used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
Ann
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From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
give encouragement to
From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
carefully weighed
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
D'ye
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From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
dearly loved
From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
Do'set
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From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
gi'e
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From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
GraphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
Kerley
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From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
Longman's
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From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
NEIGHBOURnounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
ooman
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From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
approval to do something
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
seventy-threeadjective
being three more than seventy
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
SMITH-MARRIOTT
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From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
plural of “story” — 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 _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _These stories originally appeared in_ Country Life, The Graphic, Longman’s Magazine _and_ The Illustrated London News.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _The Author’s thanks are due to the Editors of these periodicals for their kind permission to reproduce them._ To the Memory OF LADY SMITH-MARRIOTT, KIND NEIGHBOUR AND TRUE FRIEND.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
Vor
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From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
which person or people
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
woone
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From this reading “Vor Do’set dear, Then gi’e woone cheer, D’ye hear? woone cheer!”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Her neighbours considered her a good plain ’ooman, who always had a kind word for every one, and was so ready to do a good turn for another body as heart could wish.
a late time of life
From this reading Ann Kerley had lived in great peace and contentment for more than seventy-three years.
