used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
in addition
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
buttered-toast
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From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
coronetsnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnets/
plural of “coronet” — a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
Cupp
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From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
Cupps
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From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
Emily
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From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
divisible by two
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
set up or found
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
Fox-Seton
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From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
a single distinct event
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
Jane
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From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
the literary culture
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
on one occasion
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
serving-maid
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From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
So-and-sonoun
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
strawberry-leaves
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From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emily Fox-Seton, however, was far from making any professions of grandeur.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on she had become fond enough of the Cupps to be quite frank with them about her connections with these grand people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once even a letter had arrived adorned with strawberry-leaves, an incident which Mrs. Cupp and Jane had discussed with deep interest over their hot buttered-toast and tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jane also knew that Miss Fox-Seton occasionally sent letters addressed "To the Right Honourable the Countess of So-and-so," and received replies stamped with coronets.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The countess had heard from a friend that Miss Fox-Seton had once found her an excellent governess, and she had commissioned her to find for her a reliable young ladies' serving-maid.
