used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
any person at all
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
Arethusanoun
any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
concedingnounUS /kənˈsiːdɪŋ/
the act of conceding or yielding
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
county'snounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
possessive form of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
Eliza
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From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
Eliza's
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From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
the act of departing
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
irreproachableadjective
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
Letitia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
Lewisburg
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From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
make reference to
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
the local environment
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
a human being
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some one of the county's agricultural population would most surely be going there then.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Perhaps Timothy, answered Miss Eliza, graciously conceding Miss Letitia a stroke of real mentality in her suggestion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Letitia then ventured to mention, most timidly, the State Fair, which was held in Lewisburg every September.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One of the most agitating parts of this whole affair was the actual traveling that must be done by Arethusa in order to reach her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Eliza's first idea was to find out if anyone in the County would be making a trip to the City this fall and to place her niece under that person's protection; provided that person was of the irreproachable character she deemed requisite before being entrusted with such a charge.
