used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
banteredverbUS /ˈbæntərd/
past form of “banter” — be silly or tease one another
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
Clynesworth
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From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
Clynesworths
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From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
carefully weighed
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Even then Sybil sometimes ventured to deceive him.
DriversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
Favershams
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From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even then Sybil sometimes ventured to deceive him.
the state of being honored
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
Rosser's
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From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
not often
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Even then Sybil sometimes ventured to deceive him.
SYBIL
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From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then Sybil sometimes ventured to deceive him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
except if; if not
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Even then Sybil sometimes ventured to deceive him.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading She seldom added to her wardrobe unless Jimmy bantered her into it and gave her a cheque which, as a matter of honour, was to be used for that especial purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SYBIL Miss Clynesworth was considerably the oldest member of the group (consisting of the Favershams, the Drivers and the Clynesworths) with which this episode in Bridget Rosser's life is concerned.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On the other hand, her face wore too amiable an expression to be considered very plain, and there was an almost captivating quaintness in the old-fashioned figure she presented.
a late time of life
From this reading She was, in fact, more than forty years of age, and even in her adolescence she had never been beautiful.
