used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
(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 With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
in addition
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so glad,” Aunt Mary murmured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
Capitan
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From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
dearly loved
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
greatly pleased
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am so glad,” Aunt Mary murmured.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so glad,” Aunt Mary murmured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
Jane
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From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
Jane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “I am so glad,” Aunt Mary murmured.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
Pedro
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From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
room-mate
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From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
only a very short time before
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
Stearns
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From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Now I shall have a chance to see Jane’s most intimate companion, and it will afford me such an opportunity of studying the dear girls, and thus being better able to understand them.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have always wished that Jane might have had some playmate of her own kind, and she is so very fond of Judith, I shall be delighted to know her also.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It seemed to the busy little woman that Jane and her father were scarcely gone when a shrill blast of the trumpet announced their return.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading With that efficiency so marked in large establishments (for El Capitan was large and really an establishment) the new arrangements of driving over the hills for Judith Stearns, Jane’s college room-mate, and the preparations Aunt Mary was wont to add to the already splendidly planned guest entertainment, were all perfected and carried out without so much as exciting Pedro to complain of his delayed supper, and its consequent effect on “the game” that was to follow.
