used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A MORNING AT BRENTWOOD_.
(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 Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
Angleby
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From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
any thing at all
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A MORNING AT BRENTWOOD_.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
BRENTWOOD
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From this reading _A MORNING AT BRENTWOOD_.
Burleigh
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From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
Cecil
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From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
dissertations
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From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
Fairfax
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From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
hear with intention
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A MORNING AT BRENTWOOD_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
not any; not one
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
the middle of the day
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
Norminster
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From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
which person or people
From this reading Brentwood was a comfortable house to stay in for visitors who never wanted a moment's repose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bessie Fairfax by noon next day felt herself weary without having done anything but listen with folded hands to tedious dissertations on matters political and social that had no interest for her.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Since ten o'clock Mr. Cecil Burleigh and Mr. Fairfax had withdrawn themselves, and were gone into Norminster, and Miss Burleigh sat, a patient victim, with two dark hollows under her eyes--bearing up with a smile while ready to sink with fatigue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lady Angleby lived in the midst of her guests--must have their interest, their sympathy in all her occupations, and she was never without a press of work and correspondence.
