used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
(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 His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
carefully weighed
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
a female human offspring
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
half-sisternoun
a sister who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
Hallowell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading The late Lady Thornton, of Hallowell Park, Devonshire, was an aunt of mine—at least, my mother was her half-sister—and I have other distant relatives living in the same county.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
precisely as stated
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
watering-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mrs. Richards was in her element, and conducted herself remarkably well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “By the way,” she said to him, one day, when they were comparing the merits of their respective countries, “I am more than half English myself.
at the time that
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fortnight passed, and the Brooklyn beauty, as Miss Richards was designated, together with the attention she was receiving from the handsome English lord, formed the principal theme of conversation at the fashionable watering-place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading His lordship considered her a woman of very fine appearance and of wonderful tact; and it was noticeable that when he was in her presence he paid her full as much homage as he did her daughter; but people of course said this was all for a particular purpose.
