used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
combated
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From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
countess-ship
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From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NEW FRIENDS.
a young female
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW FRIENDS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
with speed
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
not in physical motion
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Earl thought that it should be sent to the mother.
up to a particular time
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
precisely as stated
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The rector combated this view very strongly, still hoping that though he might be driven to call the girl Lady Anna, he might postpone the necessity of acknowledging the countess-ship of the mother till the marriage should have been definitely acknowledged.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a great consultation at the rectory before a decision could be made as to the manner in which the invitation should be given.
Wyndham
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From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
Yoxham
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From this reading The introduction to Yoxham followed quickly upon the Earl's visit to Wyndham Street.
