used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
Birth-day
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From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
Keswick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
Lodore
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From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
a particular point in time
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "This is thy Birth-day, and thou must be the little idol Of the festival."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The doctor had an apartment assigned him, and now lived at Lodore House, lest his attendance should be a moment too late.
under-nurse
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From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mean time preparations of every kind were making for Lady L.'s expected confinement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was provided with an assistant under-nurse from Keswick, and both established at Lodore.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A respectable woman, of approved abilities, arrived all the way from Edinburgh.
