used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
Clare
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From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
every person
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
GILBERT'SnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
social deportment
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
an educational institution
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
slimnessnoun
a small margin
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
unfortified
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Her peculiarities notwithstanding, she made an excellent housekeeper, and the baronet valued her accordingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR GILBERT’S DECISION The Mrs. Burton referred to by Sir Gilbert was housekeeper at the Chase, having held that position since the death of the second Lady Clare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her manners pertained to what might be termed the severely genteel school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She was a widow, middle-aged, thin, prim, and as upright as a dart, and was still able to pride herself on the slimness of her figure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was careful to impress upon everyone with whom she was brought into contact that she was “a lady by birth,” but it was a statement which she evidently intended people to accept unfortified by any particulars of her parentage and early history, with regard to which, indeed, it was noticed that she was studiously reticent.
