used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
Carlyon
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From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
Denison's
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From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
DYKEnounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading THE MISTRESS OF HERON DYKE.
Ella
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From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
every person
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
HERONnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading THE MISTRESS OF HERON DYKE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
lodge-gates
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From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
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 Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
engage in
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
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 Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE MISTRESS OF HERON DYKE.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISTRESS OF HERON DYKE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
carry out
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISTRESS OF HERON DYKE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody was anxious to court the heiress; some, who did not know her previously, to make her acquaintance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
at the time that
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
which person or people
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Although many of the county families and leading people of the neighbourhood were away in London or abroad when Miss Winter took possession of her inheritance, a goodly number still remained who were not long in making their way to Heron Dyke to pay their respects to its mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ella had not bargained to have her privacy thus speedily invaded by a mob of fine people; but Mrs. Carlyon told her with a smile that she was now one of the magnates of the county, and that having accepted the position she must take the responsibilities with it.
a late time of life
From this reading More carriages passed through the lodge-gates during the first few weeks after Squire Denison's death than had been seen there for a dozen years before.
