used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
in addition
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
have
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
a female human offspring
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
DECKERnounUS /ˈdekər/
English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
wanted intensely
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
desirest
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From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
high-cheek-boned
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From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
idiotism
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From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
KEMPIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
bring forth or yield
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
Redmonds
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From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading On inspection, she proves to be a large, gaunt, high-cheek-boned daughter of Caledonia, with a broad accent, a broader foot, and uncomfortably red hair.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading At length, however, the desired treasure is procured, and forwarded, "with care," to the vicarage.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It takes some time to produce another governess suited to the Redmonds' wants.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If thou desirest to be borne with, thou must bear also with others."--KEMPIS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The wisdom of this world is idiotism."--DECKER.
