used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
divisible by two
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
Italiens
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From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
Klopen's
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From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
carry out
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to diamonds, he would take care of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was this the terms of a bargain that he was offering?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
Worth'snounUS /wɜːrθs/
possessive form of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth’s and Van Klopen’s.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His wife would be free to do as she pleased.
