used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
(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 The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
in addition
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
Amy
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From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
blissfullyadverbUS /ˈblɪsfəli/
in a blissful manner
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
dearly loved
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
Denton
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From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
characterized by great determination
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
FennounUS /fen/
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
fro
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From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
Letty's
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From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
Lumley
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From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
and nothing more
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
oustverbUS /aʊst/
remove from a position or office
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
express in speech
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
carry out
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
express in words
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
Thornby
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From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
trenchantadjectiveUS /ˈtrentʃənt/
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She therefore determined to take time by the forelock, and oust him, not merely from her own abode, but also from the village!
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading After a gorgeous description of the trousseau, presents, the wedding gown, and the wedding guests, Mrs. Fen suddenly paused, and taking, so to speak, a long breath, resumed in her most trenchant and impressive manner:
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Pale Mrs. Denton, blissfully unconscious of her errand, welcomed her neighbour with her usual sunny smiles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he were to be continually running to and fro and hanging about Thornby, he might put foolish ideas into Letty’s silly little head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The afternoon after her return from London, energetic Mrs. Fen, descended on the Rectory, in order, she declared, “to tell poor dear Amy Denton all her news,” but in reality to establish a plain understanding with respect to young Lumley.
