used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
(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 There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
CongestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
DistrictsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
dowries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
immediately past
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
for more time
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
not any; not one
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
novicesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəsɪz/
plural of “novice” — someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
come into possession of
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
Quinn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
express in words
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
a vivid mental image
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading There arose before her mind a vision of almost unbounded wealth and all that might be done with it.
(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 The Reverend Mother bowed out the last of her guests, and retired to her own room well satisfied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
which person or people
From this reading Her house would obtain a celebrity likely to attract the most eligible novices--those, that is to say, who would bring the largest sums of money as their dowries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was assured of further support from the Congested Districts Board, and certain debts which had grown uncomfortably during her struggle with Mr. Quinn need trouble her no longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her goods would be extensively advertised next morning in the daily press.
