used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.
BRIDEGROOMnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
ten 10s
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
Mowlem
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From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
Mowlem's
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From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the summer the apartments were ready, and the card was put up.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
St
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From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading By the summer the apartments were ready, and the card was put up.
Swithin's-on-Sea
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From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the summer the apartments were ready, and the card was put up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading Under the roof of a widowed mother, Miss Mowlem lived humbly at St. Swithin's-on-Sea.
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 Turning over in her mind the various uses to which the money might be put, the discreet old lady finally decided on investing it in furniture, on fitting up the first floor and the second floor of her house in the best taste, and on hanging a card in the parlor window to inform the public that she had furnished apartments to let.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the spring of the year eighteen hundred and forty-four, the heart of Miss Mowlem's widowed mother was gladdened by a small legacy.
