used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
how long something has existed
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
(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 For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
fearless and daring
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
rid of obstructions
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
one or the other of two
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
Fielden
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From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
Lucretia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had removed to an hotel until she had leisure to arrange her plans for the future.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Fielden returned home, Lucretia had quitted the house.
which person or people
From this reading In a few months she should be of age; and in the meanwhile, who now living claimed authority over her?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She left a line for him in her usual bold, clear handwriting, referring him to his wife for explanation of the reasons that forbade a further residence beneath his roof.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the rest, she added, “I repeat what I told Mr. Mainwaring: all engagement between us is at an end; he will not insult me either by letter or by visit.
