used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
(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 A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
Ashelton
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From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
Bayswater
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From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
Bella
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From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
Bella's
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From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
BLOCKnounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
CHIPnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
clothing in general
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
carefully weighed
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
apart from; not including
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
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 Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
on one occasion
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
by chance
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
Polly
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From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
Polly's
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From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
two times
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was towards the end of January that Bella came to town to finish buying her _trousseau_.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
at the time that
From this reading During the time Bella was in London it seemed to Bill that they thought of, talked of, and considered very little beyond clothes, except perhaps once or twice in the evenings when Bella told them a little about Ashelton.
in or at the place that
From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
which person or people
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Polly really enjoyed Bella’s visit, and Bill, who knew Polly’s weakness, did all the housework so that the elder cousin should be free to go shopping or help with the needlework according as opportunity offered.
Wrugglesby
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From this reading A _trousseau_ is a really momentous affair, and Bella, feeling that the shops at Wrugglesby were not equal to the occasion, came to Bayswater, where Polly gave her limitless advice and all the help in her power.
