used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
(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 She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PATRICIAN AND PROLETARY.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
chaperonenounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
country-house
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From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
country-houses
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From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
and nothing more
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
immediately past
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
come together
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
mid-winter
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From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Orpington was at home too, temporarily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Orpingtonnoun
English breed of large chickens with white skin
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
PATRICIANnounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading PATRICIAN AND PROLETARY.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
PROLETARY
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From this reading PATRICIAN AND PROLETARY.
move hurridly
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
make square
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Miss Orpington was at home too, temporarily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Orpington was at home too, temporarily.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was deep mid-winter, and Colonel Orpington was at home at his house in Hill Street, Berkeley Square.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This forthcoming one is the last visit she will pay before her marriage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had just come up from one of the charming country-houses where she and her chaperone had been spending Christmas, and in a week's time she was about to rush off to another charming country-house, where she would meet the same people, and they would all do the same things, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
