used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
Allan
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From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
a female human offspring
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
drawing-room
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From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
eight-o'clock
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From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
apart from; not including
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
engage in
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
not any; not one
From this reading "LET NO MAN LIVE AS I HAVE LIVED."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
one of four equal parts
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
Suffolk
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From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading For the rest he had a supreme belief in her high principles and discretion.
Suzette
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From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
Suzette's
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From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
Vincent
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From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Vincent was fond and proud of his daughter; but he was not a man to make a companion of a daughter, except at the social board.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Allan went back to Suffolk, and Suzette's life resumed its placid course; a life in which she had for the most part to find her own amusements and occupations.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If Suzette were at home at twelve o'clock to superintend the meal which he called tiffin, and in her place in the drawing-room a quarter of an hour before the eight-o'clock dinner; if she played him to sleep after dinner, or allowed herself to be beaten at chess whenever he fancied an evening game, she fulfilled the whole duty of a daughter as understood by General Vincent.
