used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ACCIDENT OR DESIGN?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
BURNHAMnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
a female human offspring
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading ACCIDENT OR DESIGN?
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
Ellen
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From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
engage in
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ACCIDENT OR DESIGN?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The mistake had occurred by her neglecting to explain to her daughter the morning's plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
carry out
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She would herself make plain to her why the drive must be deferred until another time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BURNHAM had stood for a full minute irresolute; then she had spoken in her usual tone, explaining to Ellen that the friend she had intended to take out would not be able to go in a livery carriage.
