used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
having companions or an escort
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
DiamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
FawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
immediately past
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
Lizzie
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From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
Macnulty
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From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
a female domestic
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
not any; not one
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
precisely, exactly
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had not seen Lord Fawn since the meeting recorded in the last chapter, but had seen her cousin Frank nearly every other day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
thirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was to be accompanied by Miss Macnulty and her own maid and her own servants, and to travel, of course, like a grand lady.
TroublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Diamonds Become Troublesome The thirtieth of July came round, and Lizzie was prepared for her journey down to Scotland.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then went, at considerable length, into the matter of the diamonds, with the object of proving that Lord Fawn could have no possible right to interfere in the matter.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He, after much consideration, had written a long letter to Lord Fawn, in which he had given that nobleman to understand that some explanation was required as to conduct which Frank described as being to him "at present unintelligible."
