used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
Bruton
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From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
gaieties
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From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
the act of departing
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
Hartleys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
initiateverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
bring into being
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
joined in matrimony
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
on one occasion
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
and nothing more
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
carry out
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
a special situation
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
up to a particular time
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS A SPIRIT FROM DREAM TO DREAM.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
at the time that
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Hartley, once being reconciled to the inevitable, was full of kindness for her brother’s future wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eve had seen nothing of London and its gaieties, and as the Hartleys had taken a house in Bruton Street for the season, it seemed only a natural thing to take her up to town with them, and initiate her into some of the pleasures to which her future position would entitle her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “It isn’t worth while going through that ordeal till next year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And when you are married I can present you,” she told Eve.
