used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
(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 Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
bedsteads
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From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
Cecil
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From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
Charnock
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From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
at any time
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
apart from; not including
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
fantasticallyadverbUS /fænˈtæstɪkli/
exceedingly; extremely
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
a young female
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading The other son and heir interested her nearly, for he was her half-brother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other son and heir interested her nearly, for he was her half-brother.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
house-doors
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From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The other son and heir interested her nearly, for he was her half-brother.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The other son and heir interested her nearly, for he was her half-brother.
not any; not one
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
non-arrival
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From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
and nothing more
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other son and heir interested her nearly, for he was her half-brother.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
ParliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
Rosamond
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From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
except for; apart from
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
cut with a saw
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
only a very short time before
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
scions
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From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
self-assertionnoun
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
soirees
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From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
a male human offspring
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no concern on her part that she was not the mother of either of the two latest scions of the house of Charnock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
vansnounUS /vænz/
plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
Vivienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cecil could see two before different house-doors as she sat behind her muslin curtains, looking as fresh and healthful as ever, and scarcely more matronly, except that her air of self-assertion had become more easy and less aggressive now that she was undisputed mistress of the house in London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Vivienne Of all the old women that ever I saw, Sweet bad luck to my mother in law.--Irish Song The Parliamentary Session had reached the stage that is ended by no power save that of grouse, and the streets were full of vans fantastically decorated with baths, chairs, bedsteads, and nursery gear.
but in spite of that
From this reading Certainly she did not like to be outdone by Rosamond; but then it was only a girl, and she could afford to wait for the son and heir; indeed, she did not yet desire him at the cost of all the distinguished and intellectual society, the concerts, soirees, and lectures that his non-arrival left her free to enjoy.
