used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
in addition
From this reading She was a musician also.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
dearly loved
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
Bessy
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From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
BRIDESnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could play the fiddle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading She could play the fiddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
yet to be or coming
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
ladyship's
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From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
held dear
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
MENSHIKOV
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From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading She was a musician also.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
something you have to do
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
PETÖFI
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From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She could play the fiddle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
RAPEverbUS /reɪp/
force (someone) to have sex against their will
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a musician also.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
THEATRICALS
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From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On such occasions I learnt to know Bessy from another point of view.
someone who visits
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
accept gladly
From this reading I was always a welcome guest at her ladyship's house, and was a regular visitor on her "at home" days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PETÖFI WITH US--PLANS FOR THE FUTURE--THE RAPE OF THE BRIDES--AMATEUR THEATRICALS--MY MENSHIKOV I really imagined that I loved and was beloved.
