used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
Arden
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From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
the act of departing
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
in a serious manner
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
fascinations
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From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
FluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I HATE THE SQUIRE."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I HATE THE SQUIRE."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
Martinstown
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From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
come together
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
not any; not one
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
pettings
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From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
express the need or desire for
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
school-mistress
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From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I HATE THE SQUIRE."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
carry out
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I HATE THE SQUIRE."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
twelve-o'clock
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From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A certain Mrs. Mansfield was to escort Fluff to London; and Frances arranged that the two should meet at the railway station, and catch the twelve-o'clock train for town.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She gave no reason for this desire; but she enforced it by sundry pettings, by numerous embraces, by both tears and smiles--in short, by the thousand and one fascinations which the little creature possessed.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It was arranged that Frances should take up her abode at Arden on the following Friday, and on Thursday Fluff was to go to London, to stay--for a time, at least--under the sheltering wings of her late school-mistress, Mrs. Hopkins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With regard to her departure, Fluff made an extraordinary request--she earnestly begged that Frances should not accompany her to Martinstown.
