used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
bluenessnounUS /ˈbluːnəs/
blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
Cawber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
true confidential information
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
disdainfullyadverb
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
hereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
the literary culture
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
express the need or desire for
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
carry out
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had been in great request to take down innumerable orders, and arrange business details, and had listened and inwardly digested what she heard.
which person or people
From this reading She already knew many of the people who came to the luncheons and rehearsals, from their letters, and now she judged of them face to face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Only that they have been more used to things, they are as paltry as Mabel," she said to herself, and set about, as was her custom, to find out why--and from what families they had sprung--and obtained some satisfaction in the confirmation of her theory of heredity, in discovering that most of these could lay small claim to blueness of blood.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her contempt for some of the company was as great as for Miss Mabel Cawber--she discovered a few with titles and positions who were what she disdainfully dubbed, "Middle class underneath!"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
but in spite of that
From this reading The week of the tableaux had come and gone, and had opened yet another window for Katherine Bush to peep at the world from.
