used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
the state of being absent
From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
have
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
Bransby
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From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
Bransby's
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From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
divisible by two
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
half-brothers
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From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
stepson's
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From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
super-sensitive
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From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
Theodore's
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From this reading Theodore's absence was not lamented in his own home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
trellised
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From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading These two had become very good friends.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Mrs. Bransby was or was not aware of her stepson's rejected suit, May had no means of knowing; but she felt instinctively that Mrs. Bransby was not likely to be super-sensitive on her stepson's behalf, nor to bear her a grudge for having refused him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, May was playing with Mrs. Martin Bransby's children, in the delightful old walled garden; and Mrs. Martin Bransby herself was looking on from the shade of a trellised arbour.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His young half-brothers and sisters openly rejoiced at it; and even his father felt that life went on more pleasantly without him.
