used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
anew
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
(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 Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
Ball'snounUS /bɔːlz/
possessive form of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading There was much that was disagreeable in this.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
empoweredadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpaʊərd/
invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
the act of giving
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
Gower
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From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
GrievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
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 Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
Littlebath
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From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
lodging-house
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From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
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 Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
Mackenzie's
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From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
engage in
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much that was disagreeable in this.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
Rubb
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From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
Rubb's
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From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Miss Mackenzie having just rejected Mr Rubb's suit, did not feel quite comfortable in giving him a commission to see all her stockings and petticoats packed up and brought away from the lodgings.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much that was disagreeable in this.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was much that was disagreeable in this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Ball's Grievance Miss Mackenzie, before she left Gower Street, was forced to make some arrangements as to her affairs at Littlebath, and these were ultimately settled in a manner that was not altogether palatable to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Rubb was again sent down, having Susanna in his charge, and he was empowered to settle with Miss Mackenzie's landlady and give up the lodgings.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Indeed, she could give him no commission of the kind, but intimated her intention of writing to the lodging-house keeper.
