used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
in actual fact
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
Arbuthnot's
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From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
Cecil
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From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
dearly loved
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
entreated
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From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
the act of departing
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
governesses
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From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
immediately past
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
easily agitated
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
relieve from
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
an educational institution
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
in a serious manner
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have been seriously displeased if you had not come.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
supervisingnounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪŋ/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
well-meantadjective
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
at the time that
From this reading “Nonsense, my dear, nonsense!” she said, vigorously, when they were fairly started.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Arbuthnot’s well-meant solicitude had the effect of making Cecil very nervous as the evening approached, and at last she actually entreated to be allowed to stay behind at the School and spend a quiet hour or two with the governesses, instead of going to Burlington House.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Miss Arbuthnot would not hear of this, and insisted on supervising her dressing personally, almost hustling her into the carriage at last.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You really must get rid of this foolish timidity, or you will be fit for nothing.
