used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
BattlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
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 Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
originateverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪt/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
shoddyism
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From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading CARTER STANDS BY HER OLD FRIENDS.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus he had sent the gorgeous pictures from her boudoir to Battles’ room in the stable, and after them went many an object of inestimable value to the lady, but which were received by the aesthetic coachman with a sniff of critical contempt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she looked upon him with something like adoration, for his opinions were so modestly given, that they seemed to originate in herself.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Carter had that profound respect for her own taste which springs out of utter ignorance; and her great party would have been something wonderful in the way of shoddyism, but for the gentle and kindly interference of her brother Ross.
