used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
(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 Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
the formal act of approving
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
highest in quality
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
housefulnounUS /ˈhaʊsfəl/
as many as a house will accommodate
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
not any; not one
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
one's
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From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
a human being
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
Roland
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From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
cut with a saw
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
Tayne
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From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Never mind the cost," she said; "it will bring down a blessing on us."
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was a quiet Christmas at Tayne Abbey; we had no visitors, for my mother required the greatest care; but she did not forget one person in the house, or one on the estate.
at the time that
From this reading Sir Roland laughed when he saw the preparations--the beef, the blankets, the clothing of all kinds, the innumerable presents, for she had remembered every one's wants and needs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My dearest Beatrice," he said; "this will cost far more than a houseful of guests."
