used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
blitherverb
to talk foolishly
From this reading It was blither, too.
Bordier's
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
Clarissa
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From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
defunctadjectiveUS /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
no longer in force or use; inactive
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
Eure
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
FABIANI
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From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
Femme
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
set up or found
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
halternounUS /ˈhɔːltər/
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
Hermia
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
Hermia's
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From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was blither, too.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
Markham
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From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
not any; not one
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
Orchestre
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
post-humous
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
except for; apart from
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
shouldn't
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From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was blither, too.
the act of using
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FABIANI FAMILY The walking was easier now.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hermia's achievements in a musical way had given her confidence.
whittledverbUS /ˈwɪtəld/
past form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Madame Bordier's defunct niece had been the best _Femme Orchestre_ in the Eure, there was no reason why Hermia shouldn't fit into her reputation as comfortably as she fitted into her post-humous garments.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Clarissa, too, jogged along without her bridle, and Markham found little use for the goad he had whittled to save the use of the halter.
