used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
any thing at all
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
Barnes
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From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
(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 Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
the act of burning something
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
Cheynes
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From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
dearly loved
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
Ella
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From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
Ella'snounUS /ˈeləz/
possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
start firing a weapon
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
Hester
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From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
how
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From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
Quentin
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From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ella never resented anything from her godmother, and set off to her own room quite contentedly.
St
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From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
a special situation
From this reading "Oh, how jolly of you to have a fire, you dear old thing," was Ella's greeting.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
up to a particular time
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
accept gladly
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
at the time that
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Colonel St Quentin was better, was the news Barnes met them with, and when the ladies' arrival had been announced to him, he sent word that he would join Lady Cheynes in the library in five minutes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A bright fire was burning in "the nursery" to welcome her, and faithful Hester, on the pretext of unpacking, was waiting eagerly to hear the young lady's adventures.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not stay with me, my dear Ella," said her godmother, "your father and I will entertain each other till luncheon is ready and you may like to get your things unpacked."
