used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
cheapnessnounUS /ˈtʃiːpnəs/
a price below the standard price
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
Cranham
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From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
Fitzalan
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From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
an established custom
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
how
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From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
immediately past
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
luxuriating
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From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
Mildred's
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From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
next-door
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From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
not any; not one
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
parsimonynounUS /ˈpɑːrsəmoʊni/
extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
physiologynounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
Tims
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From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tims had ceased to be an inhabitant of Oxford.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading She was no correspondent; and an examination, followed by the serious illness of her next-door neighbor--Mr. Fitzalan, a solitary man with a small post in the British Museum--had prevented her from visiting Oxford during Mildred's last invasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was studying physiology in London and luxuriating in the extraordinary cheapness of life in Cranham Chambers.
which person or people
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that she had any special need of cheapness; but the spinster aunt who brought her up had, together with a comfortable competence, left her the habit of parsimony.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If, however, she did not know how to enjoy her own income, she allowed many women poorer than herself to benefit by it.
