used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
anew
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
Carteret
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From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
Carteret's
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From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
Delaport
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From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
at any time
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
GreensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
healthiestadjectiveUS /ˈhelθiɪst/
superlative of “healthy” — having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
Hyde
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From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
used to form the superlative
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
easily agitated
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
pleasanter
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From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
express in words
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
hard to endure
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was not until after a fortnight abroad, after the revelation of mountains realised for the first time, that Molly had the courage to say to herself that she had been a fool during the visit to Aunt Anne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading August and September had been two of the healthiest and most normal months that Molly had ever spent or was likely ever to spend again.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weeks between the rupture with the Delaport Greens and the journey to Switzerland had been trying, although it was undoubtedly much pleasanter to be Mrs. Carteret's guest than it had ever been to be a permanent inmate of her house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A POOR MAN'S DEATH Early in October, Molly and Miss Carew took up their abode in a flat with quite large rooms and a pleasing view of Hyde Park.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading Molly--thought Mrs. Carteret--was restless, not inclined to morbid thoughts, and more gentle than of yore, but more nervous and fanciful.
