used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
command with authority
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
hasn't
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From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
I'm
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From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
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 The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
Mabel
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From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
main-line
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From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
Slavska
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From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
tediousnessnoun
dullness owing to length or slowness
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout she thought, "I’m getting nearer to Jean, and I shall put her on her feet."
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
up to a particular time
From this reading The tediousness of a long journey of changes till she reached the main-line and thundered direct to London did not pall on her as it had done before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
the act of using
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She set out on her journey to Jean without one of her usual misgivings.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Herr Slavska Mabel had discovered that a woman with a mission hasn’t such a bad time of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was jolly to think that she might be able to be of some use in the world.
