used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
in the past
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
Bella
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From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL.
Brownlow
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From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
Brownlow's
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From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
Langford
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From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
held dear
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
mothered
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From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Of course Miss Brownlow received them gladly, loved them warmly, mothered them to the best of her ability.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
well-educatedadjectiveUS /ˈweˈledʒəkeɪtɪd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
at the time that
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their father had been dead some years then; it was their mother’s death which sent them and their sixty pounds to Langford House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theresa came to help with the teaching, Bella to finish her education first, and afterwards to fill her sister’s place.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
a late time of life
From this reading Theresa and Bella Waring were beauties when they came to Miss Brownlow’s seven years ago, well-educated, well-informed, used to the ways of society (of small professional society), and possessed of sixty pounds a year between them.
