used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Our conversation was in Italian and French.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Our conversation was in Italian and French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Our conversation was in Italian and French.
James's-square
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From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
and nothing more
From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
Maffei
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From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
Olivia
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From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our conversation was in Italian and French.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
St
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From this reading I am just returned from St. James's-square.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Lady Olivia and I had a quarter of an hour's discourse in private: you may guess at our subject.
express in words
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading MISS BYRON.--IN CONTINUATION TUESDAY NIGHT.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our conversation was in Italian and French.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, first, I should tell you, that I had a visit from Lady Olivia and Lady Maffei.
