used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
Armytage
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From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
Armytages
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From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
Baudesert
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From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
Chantrey
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From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
Jane
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From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
term of address for a man
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
sitting-room
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From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
Susan
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From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile, Sir Percy was having what might be called "a roaring time" at the Embassy with Lord Baudesert, his Aunt Susan and Jane, Sarah and Isabella.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Chantrey, being civilly bullied by her daughter, the two drove down later to the Armytages’ hotel and, instead of merely leaving cards, waited to know whether they could see Mrs. and Miss Armytage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were ushered up into the modest sitting-room, which had been the scene of some halcyon hours to Lucy and Sir Percy.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She thanked Eleanor warmly for her good wishes and kind interest, and the two girls were drawn closer together by the innate nobility which both of them possessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eleanor Chantrey, the most sincere of women, honestly admired Lucy Armytage, and the quiet dignity and grace with which Lucy received her congratulations confirmed Eleanor in her previous opinion, that Lucy Armytage would be equal to any position.
