used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
Dympsfield
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From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
come to pass
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
HIGHNESSnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
meednoun
a fitting reward
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
an amount of time
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
PledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
in the near future
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
express in words
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Things did happen in some profusion during the sojourn of her Royal Highness at Dympsfield House.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RECEIVES A LETTER Pledged to secrecy, Mrs. Arbuthnot earned a meed of praise for her behaviour during a crowded and glorious epoch.
hard to endure
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The resources of our modest establishment were taxed to the uttermost, but throughout a really trying period it is due to Mrs. Arbuthnot to say that she was a model of tact, discretion, and natural goodness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owing to the course taken by events which I shall have presently to narrate, that sojourn was prolonged indefinitely.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you entertain the Crown Princess of an active and potent monarchy it is reasonable to expect that things will happen.
