used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
(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 After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
any thing at all
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
boresome
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From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
ex-diplomat
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From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
set up or found
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
Grosvenor
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From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
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 Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
by chance
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
Shiffney
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From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
make square
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
Susan
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From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
theosophistnoun
a believer in theosophy
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Shiffney, who was perpetually changing her mind in the chase after happiness, changed it about India.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether the defection of a certain Spanish ex-diplomat, who was to have been among the guests, had anything to do with her sudden dislike of "that boresome India," perhaps only she knew, and the ex-diplomat guessed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In such crises she generally sent for Susan Fleet, if the theosophist were within reach.
showing curiosity
From this reading The whole thing was abruptly given up, and January found her in Grosvenor Square, much disgusted with her persecution by Fate, and wondering what on earth was to become of her.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading After all the preparations had been made, innumerable gowns and hats had been bought, a nice party had been arranged, and the yacht had been "sent round" to Naples, she decided that she did not want to go, had never wanted to go.
