used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
(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 All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
a cherished desire
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
Arabella
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From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
Churleigh
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From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
civilities
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From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
carefully weighed
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
at any time
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
set up or found
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
Garrow
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From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
Kemmerstone
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From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
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 Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
mammonnoun
wealth regarded as an evil influence
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
not any; not one
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
and nothing more
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
over-did
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From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
Sara
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From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All praised her cook, and no one ever thought of her nephew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
unrighteousnessnoun
failure to adhere to moral principles
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Vague by nature, she had never been able to define her ambition in more precise terms, but, as she entertained influential people only, it was considered, in many circles, that she over-did her civilities toward the mammon of unrighteousness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lord Garrow and Lady Sara left town the next day for a short visit at Kemmerstone Park, the seat of Arabella, Marchioness of Churleigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
which person or people
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Churleigh had a favourite nephew for whom she was extremely anxious "to do something."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who were not invited called her heartless; those who accepted her hospitality found fault with her brains.
