used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
(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 Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
(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 They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
Brotherton
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From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
CHILLINGLY
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From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
Chillinglys
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From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
connubialadjective
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
desiderated
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From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
Exmundham
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From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
a social unit living together
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
the force of workers available
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
absolutely essential
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
ring-fence
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From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Miss Caroline Brotherton was in all respects a suitable connection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
the act of using
From this reading She had a pretty fortune, which was of much use in buying a couple of farms, long desiderated by the Chillinglys as necessary for the rounding of their property into a ring-fence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, of Exmundham, Baronet, F.R.S. and F.A.S., was the representative of an ancient family, and a landed proprietor of some importance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
which person or people
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading They took the pains to select his bride; and if they might have chosen better, they might have chosen worse, which is more than can be said for many men who choose wives for themselves.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had married young; not from any ardent inclination for the connubial state, but in compliance with the request of his parents.
