used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO AUNT MARGARET.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
how long something has existed
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A VISIT TO AUNT MARGARET.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall be right glad to tell you about her, for I remember her well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
Bothwell
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From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
Effie
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From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
a social unit living together
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I shall be right glad to tell you about her, for I remember her well.
great-auntnoun
an aunt of your father or mother
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
MARGARET
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From this reading A VISIT TO AUNT MARGARET.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
Patterson
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From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
To recall to mind.
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I shall be right glad to tell you about her, for I remember her well.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be right glad to tell you about her, for I remember her well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
express in words
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO AUNT MARGARET.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO AUNT MARGARET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I shall be right glad to tell you about her, for I remember her well.
which person or people
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She was, as you will remember, wife to James Patterson, who fell at Bothwell Bridge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It seems to me that you will wish to know if Margaret, my great-aunt, had as peaceful and as happy an old age as was predicted for her.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before I tell you more about my father's family I will tell you about some other persons of whom Aunt Effie wrote.
