used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
AcquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
in addition
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
being one more than seven
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
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 On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
Littlebath
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From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
Mackenzie's
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From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
Pottinger
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From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
an educational institution
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hither Susanna went every morning after breakfast, and returned home in these summer days at eight o'clock in the evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's First Acquaintances In the first fortnight of Miss Mackenzie's sojourn at Littlebath, four persons called upon her; but though this was a success as far as it went, those fourteen days were very dull.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During her former short visit to the place she had arranged to send her niece to a day school which had been recommended to her as being very genteel, and conducted under moral and religious auspices of most exalted character.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs Pottinger was the first to call, and the doctor's wife contented herself with simple offers of general assistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Sundays also, she went to morning church with the other girls; so that Miss Mackenzie was left very much to herself.
