used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
(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 I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
Bertie
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From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
Clermont-Ferrand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
Directoire
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From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
at any time
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
an established custom
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
Millau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
pridesnounUS /praɪdz/
plural of “pride” — a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
term of address for a man
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
tarredverbUS /tɑːrd/
inflected form of “tar” — coat with tar
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
Turnour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a telegram from "Bertie" at Millau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I heard all about it, of course, from the conversation between the bride and groom; for Lady Turnour prides herself on discussing things in my presence, as if I were deaf or a piece of furniture.
in or at the place that
From this reading The invitation to the chateau where he was stopping near Clermont-Ferrand, had been asked for and given.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing was ever more opportune than that telegram, for her ladyship had burnt her frock and chilled her liver in the boat, and though the hotel at Millau was good, she arrived there with the evident intention of making life a burden to Sir Samuel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She has the idea that this trick is a habit of the "smart set"; and she would allow herself to be tarred and feathered, in Directoire style, if she could not be smart at smaller cost.
