used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
Abbott
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From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
ABBOTT'S
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From this reading ABBOTT’S EXPLANATION.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading ABBOTT’S EXPLANATION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
others
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From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
in a serious manner
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Abbott received her confession sorrowfully, but made no comment at the time, simply asking the girl to call to her room those who had been present at the conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
precisely as stated
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Perhaps it was a little bit of diplomacy on Mrs. Abbott’s part that provided an occupation out of the house for Miss Stubbs, while she talked of her very seriously to some of the scholars.
which person or people
From this reading Lily, who was as quick to act upon her good impulses as upon any others, had told her teacher frankly what had occurred.
