used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
Adair
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From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
(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 "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The vacation now commenced.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
a female human offspring
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The vacation now commenced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
on the contrary
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vacation now commenced.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The vacation now commenced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The physician had ordered change of air for Jane, or rather change of scene: she therefore accompanied Miss Cotton to spend a month with her parents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Elizabeth, however, would not accept any invitation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Adair was surprised at the circumstance, knowing that young people are fond of novelty, particularly after the confinement of a school.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is strange that you have refused all our friends," she said to her daughter, "especially your old favourite!"
