aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
(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 ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE COUSINS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
garden-party
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From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
the act of giving
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
Golding's
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From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
Hannah
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From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
Hetty
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From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
and nothing more
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
on one occasion
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
required or under orders
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUSINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
unpaidadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪd/
not paid
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She supposed Hetty had consulted her mother upon this, and had sanctioned all that was being done.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONLY this garden-party could be talked of for the next few days, and all was bustle and preparation at Mrs. Golding's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
at the time that
From this reading She ordered what she wanted of the tradespeople, as she was told to do, giving Hetty the bill when the things were brought, merely remarking that it had better be paid at once, as she knew her mistress did not like bills left unpaid.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hannah was too busy preparing for their expected visitors to question her young mistress about money matters.
