used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
Arnott
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From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
bandboxnoun
a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
exitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
Plummer
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From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But on that occasion she moved Mrs Plummer, who was not easily moved in that direction, to an exhibition of surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
WANDERSverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY WANDERS That was the beginning of a very bad time for Mrs Plummer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
at the time that
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
which person or people
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was sitting peacefully reading--she was not one of those ladies who indulge in "fancy work," and was always ready to confess that never, under any circumstances, if she could help it, would she have a needle in her hand--when Miss Arnott came rushing into the room in a condition which would have been mildly described as dishevelled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was a young lady who was a little given to vigorous entrances and exits, and was not generally, as regards her appearance, a disciple of what has been spoken of as "the bandbox brigade."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear child! what have you been doing to yourself, and where have you been?"
