used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
Bessie
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From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
BESSIE'S
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From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
BROOKnounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
Caen
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From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
divisible by two
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
every person
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
Fairfax
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From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
set up or found
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
Latimer
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From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was gently broken in to changes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
an educational institution
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
up to a particular time
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Mr. Fairfax vanished from the scene, and Lady Latimer appeared on it more frequently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
Wiley
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From this reading The daughters of the Liberal member for Hampton were receiving their education there, and Mrs. Wiley knew the school.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _BESSIE'S FRIENDS AT BROOK._ That respite till September was indeed worth much to Bessie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My lady even took upon her (out of the interest she felt in her old friend) to find a school for Bessie, and found one at Caen which everybody seemed to agree would do.
