the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
Couldn't
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From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
a female human offspring
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
else
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From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
fowls
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From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
Hammersmith
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From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
Lockhart
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From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
LodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
not any; not one
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Couldn’t we keep half-a-dozen fowls, and sell the eggs?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
carry out
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
the act of using
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Had we not better take down the card, and try to think of something else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But the exhibition of that card had been to Mrs. Lockhart an event of such momentous and tragic importance, that she did not know whether she were most astonished, relieved, or disappointed that it had produced no perceptible effect upon the outer universe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It seems to be of no use,” she said to her daughter, while the latter was assisting her in her morning toilet.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The third of May passed away, and, beyond the hanging up in the window of the card with “Lodgings to Let” written on it, nothing new had happened in the house at Hammersmith.
