used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
(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 "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
auntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
the act of giving
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
How
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From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
immediately past
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
Lotty
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From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
Mechie
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From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
on the contrary
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
Rathfelder's
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From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
Rossiter
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From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
in the near future
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
Susan
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From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
carry out
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
the act of using
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
which person or people
From this reading Upon uncle's return, he brought us the unwelcome intelligence that Susan had been suddenly sent for by her aged mother, who was ill, and that consequently she could not come to us at present, but hoped to do so soon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I will here add that she was prevented from acting upon that wish until too late to be long of use to us at Rathfelder's Hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And meanwhile," continued Uncle Rossiter, with a meaning smile, "Lotty must take care of herself, and Mechie will take care of us all."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Judging from past experience, and especially that of last night, I would rather take care of myself than trust to sister Mechie to do it for me, auntie," replied Charlotte, laughing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How will you like that arrangement, Lotty?" asked aunt, giving one of her gentle, anxious looks at Charlotte.
