used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
anew
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
Agatha
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From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He hath, I think, an idea of independence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
Chressham
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From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
coins made of gold
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
HONORIA
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From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He hath, I think, an idea of independence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading "He hath, I think, an idea of independence.
INTERVENESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnz/
third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
Marius
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From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He hath, I think, an idea of independence.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
with low volume
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
swansdown
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From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He hath been considering this move for some time," answered Miss Chressham quietly.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading "There is room enough here, and I vow it is more comfortable than forlorn chambers in Westminster."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is a pity he will not go abroad again."
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading HONORIA INTERVENES "I think it is monstrous strange that Marius could not stay," remarked the Countess Agatha, gathering round her the swansdown and gold wrap.
