used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But on the present Monday she appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
Clarendon
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From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
headachesnounUS /ˈhedeɪks/
plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
Knightswell
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From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading But on the present Monday she appeared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
something you have to do
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading On specified occasions of assembly at Knightswell, Ada did not ordinarily present herself.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The headaches were a fact, but it was probably not on their account that Ada preferred as a rule her own company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her frequent caustic utterances on the subject of the persons whom society considers, and the things with which society occupies itself, were a sufficient index of her views; the views themselves being a natural outcome of her temperament and the circumstances of her life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Clarendon made excuses for her on the plea of indifferent health; habitual visitors understood that Miss Warren suffered much from headaches, and that she could not with impunity expose herself to unusual excitement.
