used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
(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 A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least--not quite all of us.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
see with attention
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
coincideverbUS /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
go with, fall together
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
Fillingford
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From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
an established custom
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
Jenny'snounUS /ˈdʒeniz/
possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
Jepps
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From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least--not quite all of us.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
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 Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At least--not quite all of us.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
sojourns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And Mrs. Jepps was not there--although she had been invited to have the honor of meeting His Royal Highness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
being of use or service
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
under normal conditions
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Lady Sarah had begun, by now, her habit of making long sojourns at Bath, returning to Fillingford Manor from time to time on visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MAN OF BUSINESS Behold us all engaged in laying the foundation stone of the Memorial Hall, which was to be the most imposing feature, if not the most useful part, of the great Driver Institute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These were usually arranged to coincide with Jenny's absences--in London or on the Riviera--but one had not been arranged to coincide with the laying of Jenny's foundation stone.
