used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
(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 To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
Bertha
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From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas passed off quietly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
Greendale
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From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
Mallett
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From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
and nothing more
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Christmas passed off quietly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Christmas passed off quietly.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
more desirable than another
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
with low volume
From this reading Christmas passed off quietly.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
required or under orders
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until they had been back for more than a month, that the engagement between Bertha and Major Mallett was announced by Lady Greendale to her friends, and it was generally supposed that it had but just taken place.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
precisely as stated
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as it was known that Lady Greendale had returned, the neighbours called, and for the next few months there was the usual round of dinner parties.
in or at the place that
From this reading To all remarks as to the length of time that she had been away, Lady Greendale merely replied that Bertha had been staying among friends, and that as she herself had not been in very good health, she had preferred staying in town, where she could always find a physician close at hand if she needed one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The announcement gave great satisfaction, for the general opinion had been that Bertha would get engaged in London, and that Greendale would be virtually lost to the county.
