used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
Betty's
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From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
conventsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənts/
plural of “convent” — a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
Etc
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From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
divisible by two
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
Foster-Sisters
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From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
GovernessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
a female domestic
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
mutteringsnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋz/
plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
Peckham
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From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
pensionsnounUS /ˈpenʃənz/
plural of “pension” — a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
a full supply
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
Somersetshire
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From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
at the time that
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was like the lightning flash, which always comes suddenly, albeit one may have seen the clouds gathering for hours, and even have heard distant growls and mutterings of thunder.
Winifred
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From this reading _Author of_ _"The Foster-Sisters," "Lady Betty's Governess," "Winifred,"_ _Etc., Etc._ I SHALL never forget that beginning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of such growls and mutterings there had indeed been a plenty when I was quite a little maid, living with my kinswoman, Lady Peckham, in Somersetshire.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading I remember well my lady's wrath and consternation at hearing that my Lord Cardinal had put down some thirty or more of the small religious houses, especially convents of nuns, and had confiscated their revenues to the endowment of his grand college foundation at Oxford.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was no talk of pensions and sustenance for old or young.
