used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
how long something has existed
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
dearly loved
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
a female human offspring
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
a social unit living together
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
the act of departing
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
engage in
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
others
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From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
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 She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
an amount of time
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
term of address for a man
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
be seated
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
express in speech
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
express in words
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
(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 It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It happened one day, as the family were going to sit down to dinner, that Charlotte did not make her appearance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have a story to tell relative to what happened to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, the excellent and beloved proprietors of the Hermitage, in a neighbouring county.
at the time that
From this reading She was a remarkably clever child, and a great favourite of her parents; but her mother used to remark that her vivacity required checking, and, notwithstanding her partiality for her, she never failed to exercise it when it became necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been well had others acted equally judiciously.
a late time of life
From this reading At the period of which I speak, their family consisted of five children, three sons and two daughters; and their eldest, a daughter called Charlotte, was then nine years of age.
