used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
baronetsnounUS /ˈberənəts/
plural of “baronet” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
for the reason that
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
bonne
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From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
Eedelsteen
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From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
Elmsdale
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From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
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 A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
marchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
not any; not one
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
on the contrary
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
precisely, exactly
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
SEEDSnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elmsdale had never before set eyes on any human beings quite so foreign to its environment.
un-English
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SEEDS OF MISCHIEF Preparations for the forthcoming "Feast" were varied by gossip concerning "the baroness," her daughter, and the Normandy _bonne_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But a "baroness" was rather un-English, while Elmsdale frankly refused to pronounce her name other than "Eedelsteen."
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A princess or a duchess they had read of; a marchioness and a countess they had seen, because the county of broad acres finds room for a great many noble houses; and baronets' wives, each a "Lady" by perspective right, were so plentiful as to arouse no special comment.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading At first, the canny Yorkshire folk were much intrigued by the lady's title.
