used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
(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 Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
Bridgeman
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From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
Courtenay
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From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
duennanoun
a woman chaperon
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
at any time
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
set up or found
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
Hamleigh
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From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "LOVE!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
not any; not one
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
rambles
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From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
ramblings
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From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
showeryadjective
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
Tregonell's
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From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only during such rambles that Mr. Hamleigh and Miss Courtenay ever found themselves alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After this came two or three dull and showery days, which afforded no opportunity for long excursions or ramblings of any kind.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
WINTRYadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading THOU ART LEADING ME FROM WINTRY COLD."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mrs. Tregonell's ideas of propriety were of the old-fashioned school, and when her niece was not under her own wing, she expected Miss Bridgeman to perform all the duties of a duenna--in no wise suspecting how very loosely her instructions upon this point were being carried out.
