used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
highly skilled
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
carefully weighed
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It fell out thus.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
set up or found
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
HOW
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From this reading HOW NICHOLAS JARDINE ROSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
ironworksnoun
the workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
JARDINE
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From this reading HOW NICHOLAS JARDINE ROSE.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
joined in matrimony
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading HOW NICHOLAS JARDINE ROSE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It fell out thus.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
move upward
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HOW NICHOLAS JARDINE ROSE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
synchronisedadjective
operating in unison
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It fell out thus.
Walsall
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From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
at the time that
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
which person or people
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When he married it was considered by his wife's relations that she had married beneath her!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fall of England synchronised with the rise of Nicholas Jardine--first Labour Prime Minister of this ancient realm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the neighbourhood of Walsall an accomplished young governess had found employment in the family of a wealthy solicitor, who was largely interested in the ironworks of the district.
