used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
bell-wethers
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From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
dinner-party
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From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
four-mile
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From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
half-suggested
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From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
Invernesses
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From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
Northborough
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From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
only a very short time before
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
SteelsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steel” — an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
undoubted
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From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
Uniackes
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From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
Upthorpe
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From this reading Quite early in June, the Steels were bidden to a dinner-party in their honor at Upthorpe Hall.
Venables
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From this reading Those august families had returned to London for the season; but the taboo half-suggested by Mrs. Venables had begun and ended in her own mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were the Uniackes and the Invernesses the bell-wethers of the flock.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Indeed, that potent and diplomatic dame, who was the undoubted leader of society within a four-mile radius of Northborough town hall, was the first to recognize the mistake that she had made, and to behave as though she had never made it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ANOTHER NEW FRIEND The country folk did call upon the Steels, as indeed, they could scarcely fail to do, having called on him already as a bachelor the year before.
