used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Well, Rosie had advised it in all frankness and sincerity.
(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 Well, Rosie had advised it in all frankness and sincerity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Well, Rosie had advised it in all frankness and sincerity.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
and nothing more
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
Rosie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Well, Rosie had advised it in all frankness and sincerity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
SUBSTITUTEverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE SUBSTITUTE LADY Rosie now entered upon a season of unparalleled gaiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, Rosie had advised it in all frankness and sincerity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if she were being rewarded for her generosity in thinking not of herself nor of her dislike for the object of George's fancy but only of George and of his happiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading That the putting into practice of this advice was working out to Rosie's own advantage is neither here nor there.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It had been something of a struggle in the first place to advise a course of action which really might awaken in Ellen an appreciation of George's worth.
