used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
(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 Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
Bedford
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From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
BURDON
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From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Burdon House in Mount Street was let; Burdon Old Manor was permanently occupied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
justeradjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstər/
comparative of “just” — used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
LEASEDadjectiveUS /liːst/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Burdon House in Mount Street was let; Burdon Old Manor was permanently occupied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
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 Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
attach to a support
From this reading Burdon House in Mount Street was let; Burdon Old Manor was permanently occupied.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
held or filled or in use
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
Pemberton
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From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading Burdon House in Mount Street was let; Burdon Old Manor was permanently occupied.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
except for; apart from
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Burdon House in Mount Street was let; Burdon Old Manor was permanently occupied.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Relations between Lady Burdon and the little old lawyer had radically altered since that occasion of their first meeting at Miller's Field.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
precisely as stated
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This began in a visit that Lady Burdon, very decidedly out of temper, paid to Mr. Pemberton at the office in Bedford Row.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading BURDON HOUSE LEASED: THE OLD MANOR OCCUPIED I It happened that within a very short time of that wish it was granted.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Pemberton, who in these years had relinquished to his son all the business save the cherished Burdon affairs, had long been aware that the misgivings which had clouded his first happy impression of Lady Burdon had been the juster estimate of her character.
