used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
matters of personal concern
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
a state at a particular time
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
take in solid food
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
Egerton
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From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
set up or found
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
how
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From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
immediately past
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
something that is lost
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
take the midday meal
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
MealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
Nell
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From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
others
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From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
express in words
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
be seated
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
which person or people
From this reading Meals were prepared for persons who might or might not be present to eat them.
Wolfer
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From this reading Sometimes she would sit down alone to a lunch sufficient for half a dozen persons; at others, Lady Wolfer would come down at the last moment and say:
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading At first she was considerably worried by the condition of domestic affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Nell wanted work that would prevent her dwelling upon her heart's loss, she had certainly found it at Egerton House.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before a week had passed she had slipped into her position of presiding genius; and, marvelous to relate, seeing how young and inexperienced she was, she filled it very well.
