used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING WILL.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
(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 Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
carefully weighed
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
Hyde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
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 You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
Pettigrew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
prostrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING WILL.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Mr. Pettigrew at once took the management of affairs at the house in Hyde Park Gardens into his hands, as one of the trustees, as joint guardian of the heir, and as family solicitor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hilda was completely prostrated by the two blows that had so suddenly fallen, and was glad indeed that all necessity for attending to business was taken off her hands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We need not talk about the future at present," Mr. Pettigrew said to her; "that is a matter that can be considered afterwards.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STARTLING WILL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are most fortunate in having the lady with whom you so long lived here with you, and I trust that some permanent arrangement may be made.
