used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
subject to appointment
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
immediately past
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
MagentanounUS /məˈdʒentə/
a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "We did do quite as well, and better," said Jones, "only the money was thrown away in them horrid advertisements."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
(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 "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "If only we could have done as well," Robinson said to his partner Jones, wishing that, if possible, there might be good humour between them in these last days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For the four appointed days the sale was continued, and it was wondrous to see with what animation the things went off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed as though ladies were desirous of having a souvenir from Magenta House, and that goods could be sold at a higher price under the name of a sacrifice than they would fetch in the ordinary way of trade.
