used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY LONGRIDGE MEETS HER MATCH.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY LONGRIDGE MEETS HER MATCH.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
LONGRIDGE
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From this reading LADY LONGRIDGE MEETS HER MATCH.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
a female domestic
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading LADY LONGRIDGE MEETS HER MATCH.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading LADY LONGRIDGE MEETS HER MATCH.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
not any; not one
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
not one, and not any
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
term of address for a man
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
SUSAN
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From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
THORLEY
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From this reading SUSAN THORLEY had no chance of fulfilling the behest of her lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has not been accustomed to the attendance of a maid, so will miss nothing.
to-night
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From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He liked Thorley, but guessed his mother's principal object in sending her, so answered— "I will look after my wife for to-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her offered services were declined with thanks, and speech she had none with Sir Philip's bride.
