used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
Barbara
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From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PART.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
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 JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
a female domestic
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN PART.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
believed likely
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JORDAN knew more of what went on than Barbara suspected.
which person or people
From this reading In this she was encouraged by Mr. Jordan, who listened to what she told him and became excited and suspicious; and the fact of exciting his suspicions was encouragement to the maid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jane Welsh attended to him a good deal, and she took a mean delight in spying into the actions of her young mistresses, and making herself acquainted with everything that went on in the house and on the estate.
