used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PACKET OF LETTERS.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
CoterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
deputed
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From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
Gathercole
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From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
ImportationnounUS /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
imposesverbUS /ɪmˈpoʊzəz/
third-person singular of “impose” — compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
immediately past
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
Lavinia
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From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
the literary culture
From this reading A PACKET OF LETTERS.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PACKET OF LETTERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
PACKETnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A PACKET OF LETTERS.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Palace.
a human being
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
Ribblesdale
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From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
in the direction of
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
Vehme-Gericht
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IT will be remembered that the members of the female Vehme-Gericht had dispersed after having deputed Lady Lavinia Gathercole to despatch a letter to the Duchess of Ribblesdale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This she accordingly did, and in fact for some time her Grace was positively overwhelmed with letters, which, along with their answers, are here inserted as nearly in due order as possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR DUCHESS OF RIBBLESDALE, The more than _maternal_ solicitude which your Grace has from the first exhibited towards _the Last Importation_ into our hitherto eminently _Proper_ Coterie, imposes on me the painful task of informing you that the _Young Person in question_ is altogether unworthy of your countenance and regard.
