used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
speak to
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
BaggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
Betty
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From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
don't
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From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
Dr
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From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
Elwes
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From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
Gatty's
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From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Course of the Evening, Dr. _Elwes_ called.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
remitverbUS /riˈmɪt/
send (money) in payment
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
remunerateverbUS /rɪˌmjuːnərˈeɪt/
make payment to; compensate
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
precisely as stated
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I said, "You are very kind, _Doctor_, but Lady _Betty_ is well able to remunerate you."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A Voice from the Basket._ Before I reached Home, a drizzling Rain began to fall, which I was very sorry for on _Gatty's_ Account.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I give them in Charge to you, Mrs. _Patty_, to remit to her, since I don't know her Address."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He said, "What could that young Baggage mean by sending me her three Pounds?
