used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
consider or hold as true
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
Cossart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
Effie
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From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
apart from; not including
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading MAY’S INVITATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
MAY'SnounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading MAY’S INVITATION.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
come together
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
Monckton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
a brief written record
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
refrain from harming
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
except if; if not
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
at the time that
From this reading Now that Effie is away, I know it is dull for you, except in the evenings when Oscar is here.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cossart held in her hands the note of invitation, which a servant from Monckton Manor had just brought.
which person or people
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Do you know who these friends are that Miss Lawrence thinks you would like to meet?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should like to go, Aunt Cossart, of course; but I will not accept unless you can really spare me.
