used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
Chislehurst
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From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
an established custom
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
Hillier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
Muriel
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From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
not any; not one
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
others
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From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I retorted that I had no desire to ask for her patronage, and I might have added--but did not--that in the circumstances, it was not much she could afford to buy.
do one's shopping
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I paid little attention to the news from Chislehurst, although one was, of course, interested in Miss Muriel as in the others; the opening of the shop at London Street occupied in truth a good deal of my time and care.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the good lady appeared to find one of her rare joys in pretending that her money resources were as large as they had been before the war, and it seemed a pity to be always destroying the notion.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Katherine was the one who sometimes took me apart, and said:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Hillier, answering my invitation to look over the establishment, said that in view of my incurable habit of embarking upon adventure without consulting her, it was impossible for her to give any sort of countenance to the business, or make purchases there.
