(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 Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
a female domestic
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
Maulevrier
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From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WRONG ROAD.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE WRONG ROAD.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
Southampton
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From this reading Lord and Lady Maulevrier left Southampton next morning, posting.
Steadman
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From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WRONG ROAD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They took two servants in the rumble, Steadman and the footman.
being of use or service
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steadman was to valet his lordship, the footman to be useful in all emergencies of the journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The maid and the valet were to travel by heavy coach, with the luggage--her ladyship dispensing with all personal attendance during the journey.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading ON THE WRONG ROAD.
