used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
entreated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
the act of departing
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
and nothing more
From this reading To which they replied that they wished her to do just as she pleased.
mooted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
Palma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading To which they replied that they wished her to do just as she pleased.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
like better; value more highly
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To which they replied that they wished her to do just as she pleased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To which they replied that they wished her to do just as she pleased.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
StuartsnounUS /ˈstuːərts/
plural of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
express in words
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
at the time that
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading To which they replied that they wished her to do just as she pleased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nest day Palma had a final and decisive talk with Mrs. Pole.
Wolfscliff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the question of going to England that summer was first mooted, the alternative was placed before Mrs. Pole, and the choice given, her to accompany the young pair on their voyage and foreign tour or to remain at Wolfscliff in charge of the house.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And the woman, on her part, had entreated Mr. and Mrs. Stuart to tell her which they would prefer to have her do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In such high esteem was this good woman held by the young Stuarts that they regarded her almost as a mother.
