used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
highly skilled
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
commemorateverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪt/
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a female human offspring
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a man of refinement
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
a young female
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
Henrietta
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From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
and nothing more
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
not any; not one
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
and nothing more
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
ParliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
an amount of time
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
Ponsonby
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From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
unusual or striking
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
unusual or striking
From this reading A girl of singular beauty was Henrietta Ponsonby, but not remarkable merely for her beauty.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
superintended
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From this reading Her father, a very accomplished gentleman, had himself superintended her education with equal care and interest.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Henrietta_ AT ONE of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean Major Ponsonby held the office of British Consul.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
precisely as stated
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
at the time that
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
which person or people
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Parliamentary interest of the noble family with which he was connected had obtained for him this office, after serving his country, with no slight distinction, during the glorious war of the Peninsula.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
a late time of life
From this reading Major Ponsonby was a widower, and his family consisted of an only daughter, Henrietta, who was a child of very tender years when he first obtained his appointment, but who had completed her eighteenth year at the period, memorable in her life, which these pages attempt to commemorate.
