used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
anew
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
(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 It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
countrywomannoun
a woman who lives in the country and has country ways
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
creepers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
every person
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
the force of workers available
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
naturalnessnoun
the quality of being natural or based on natural principles
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
absolutely essential
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
something you have to do
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
express in speech
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
squalidadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːləd/
morally degraded
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
not in physical motion
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
carry out
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
Thurston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lady Jane knew everybody about, and took in them all the interest which a member of the highest class--quite free from any doubt about her position--is able to take with so much more ease and naturalness than any other.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Lady Jane Thurston was a fine lady in due place and time; but on other occasions she was a robust countrywoman, ready to walk as sturdily as any man, or to undertake whatever athletic exercise was necessary.
at the time that
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
in or at the place that
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of those hotels which are so pretty in summer, all ivy and clematis, and balconies full of flowers.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading But on a wet day in October it looked squalid and damp, with its open doorway traversed by many muddy footsteps, and the wreaths of the withered creepers hanging limp about the windows.
but in spite of that
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When she had gone downstairs again, and been served with a cup of warm tea (now those old cats were gone), she sent her carriage off that the horses might be put under shelter, not to speak of the men, and walked herself in the rain to the hotel, where the two young men were still staying, Captain Scott being as yet unable to be moved.
