used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
Airly
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From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
apple-skins
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From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
bombazinenoun
a twilled fabric used for dresses; the warp is silk and the weft is worsted
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
don't
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From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
Dora
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From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
put on clothes
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
divisible by two
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
eye-glass
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From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
Flin
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From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
a man of refinement
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
landlady's
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From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
mustachedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌstæʃt/
having a moustache
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
Nannie
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From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
Sammy's
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From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
stylish-looking
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From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no fear now from Master Sammy's apple-skins and pebbles, and the landlady's bombazine dress has done sweeping its ample folds across Mrs. Bates' floor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Flin has got into her new home, and there is quite a rejoicing among her tenants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
which person or people
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She has an agent now to collect her rents for her, and she does not even recognize Nannie, whom she meets walking with little Dora in her arms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't catch Mrs. Flin in that vile street any more!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She has as much as she can do to keep an account of the number of calls Mrs. Airly has in the course of a day, and to ascertain what stylish-looking young lady is visiting there, and what mustached gentleman it is who raises his eye-glass so gracefully as the three drive past.
