used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
AIREY
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From this reading AIREY FORCE.
(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 Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
cautioningverbUS /ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
a female human offspring
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
Emily
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From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
divisible by two
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading AIREY FORCE.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
Humblethwaite
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From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
be obedient to
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
precisely as stated
From this reading But obedience in this matter was very difficult.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
at the time that
From this reading Such a caution as that received is not easily given even between a mother and a child, and is especially difficult when the mother is unconsciously aware of her child's superiority to herself.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Elizabeth had been instructed by Sir Harry to warn her daughter not to fall in love with Cousin George during his visit to Humblethwaite; and Lady Elizabeth was, as a wife, accustomed to obey her husband in all things.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Emily was in all respects the bigger woman of the two, and was sure to get the best of it in any such cautioning.
