used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
a social unit living together
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
and nothing more
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
immediately past
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
and nothing more
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
a special situation
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
being of use or service
From this reading The entrance was haunted by tradespeople, bringing packages that could only prove useful to a lady.
precisely as stated
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
at the time that
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All this was a fitting preparation for the very quiet orders which Mr. Nelson gave to his housekeeper, just as he stepped into his carriage one morning.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Have every thing in readiness, Mrs. Ford," he said, "for on the third day from this I shall bring my wife home."
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, when every thing was complete, and the place stood out a paradise in comparison with the most beautiful residences of the city, circumstances arose that inflamed anew the curiosity of the household.