used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
(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 It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
Aubrey
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From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Don’t you believe, either, that it does not matter to Grace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
dearly loved
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
don't
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From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
one or the other of two
From this reading Don’t you believe, either, that it does not matter to Grace.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
and nothing more
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
engage in
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
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 It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
Mentone
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From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
express in words
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
self-denyingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
carry out
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Aubrey joined the travellers in London.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
(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 She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was very self-denying of him, very kind, to give up all the festivities at the Court, and all his many Christmas invitations, in order to accompany and take care of a party of ladies on a journey to Mentone, his aunt said; “I will not say that it is not a sacrifice to myself to give up Christmas at the Court.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She likes her amusement just as well as the rest of us, though, to be sure, our mourning would make a difference.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you believe, either, that it does not matter to Grace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don’t grudge the sacrifice, my dear, for your sake, and for the sake of your health; but I will not say it is nothing and does not matter, as Grace does.
