used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
(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 Frederick was perhaps the least moved of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
CONSULTATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading CONSULTATIONS.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
Eastwood
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From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
ElmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
every person
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frederick was perhaps the least moved of all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
kitchen-maid
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From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frederick was perhaps the least moved of all.
look-out
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From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
Molyneux
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From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Frederick was perhaps the least moved of all.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
Nelly's
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From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
not any; not one
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
by chance
From this reading Frederick was perhaps the least moved of all.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
required or under orders
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
a special situation
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first experience of the family in this kind of thing, and it affected everybody, from Mrs. Eastwood down to the kitchen-maid.
precisely as stated
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commotion produced in The Elms by the above event was very great.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He intimated it as his opinion that Molyneux was all right, seeing that he had a father before him; that he wondered at Nelly’s taste, but supposed it was her own look-out, and if she was pleased no one had any right to interfere.
