used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
Clarissa
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From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
drawing-room
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From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
Fermor
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From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
set up or found
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
GRANGERnounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading GRANGER IS INTERESTED.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading GRANGER IS INTERESTED.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANGER IS INTERESTED.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
full of life and energy
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
Lizzie
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From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
on one occasion
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
at the time that
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Nor was she allowed to remain in any doubt of the fact; for the lively Lizzie beckoned her to the window by which they were seated, and introduced the two young ladies to each other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Granger and I are quite old friends," she said, "and I mean you to like each other very much."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Clarissa went to the great drawing-room dressed for dinner, she found Lizzie Fermor talking to a young lady whom she at once guessed to be Miss Granger.
