used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
(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 SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
Charley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
COLLOQUIES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
a small house with a single story
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
and nothing more
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
Katie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But now that it was done, she hurried Katie off to bed, not without many admonitions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
not often
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
SURBITON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SURBITON COLLOQUIES All further conversation in the drawing-room was forbidden for that night.
at the time that
From this reading It would moreover have been very ungracious to snub Charley's manuscript, just when Charley had made himself such a hero; and she had, therefore, been obliged to read it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But she was not able to do so without an exercise of a species of authority which was distasteful to her, and which was very seldom heard, seen, or felt within the limits of Surbiton Cottage.
WoodwardnounUS /ˈwʊdwɔːrd/
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Woodward would have willingly postponed the reading of Charley's story so as to enable Katie to go to bed after the accident, had she been able to do so.
