used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
brother-in-law's
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From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
for the most part
From this reading CHIEFLY PATERNAL.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
Clarissa's
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From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
apart from; not including
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
moving swiftly
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
Laura
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From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
Lovel
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From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
engage in
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
PATERNALadjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading CHIEFLY PATERNAL.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarissa's headache did not develop into a fever, and she had no excuse for flying from Hale Castle.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went on.
which person or people
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Her father, who had written Lady Laura Armstrong several courteous little notes expressing his gratitude for her goodness to his child, surprised Miss Lovel very much by appearing at the Castle one fine afternoon to make a personal acknowledgment of his thankfulness.
a late time of life
From this reading He consented to remain to dinner, though protesting that he had not dined away from home--except at his brother-in-law's--for a space of years.
