used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
(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 All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
Barnaby
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From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
bespokenadjective
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
CHELTENHAM
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From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
put on clothes
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
only a very short time before
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
of great significance or value
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading A CHELTENHAM BALL.--AN INTRODUCTION.--A CONQUEST.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
make reference to
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
Mucklebury
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From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
absolutely essential
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
and nothing more
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great deal of profound meditation was bestowed by Mrs. Barnaby on the occurrences of that morning before the time arrived for the toilet, preparatory to the ball of the succeeding night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every other article that Cheltenham could furnish, (and it being the height of the season, Paris itself could hardly do more for her,) every other species of expensive decoration, short of diamonds and pearls, was purchased for this important ball, at which something within her--speaking with the authority of an oracle--declared that she should become acquainted with Lord Mucklebury.
a Caucasian
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All these will shew themselves in their results as they arise; and for the present it will be only necessary to mention, that, in providing for this toilet, everything approaching to the sordid cares dictated by economy was banished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The time was too short to admit of her ordering a new dress for this occasion; though the powerful feeling at work within her caused a white satin, decorated in every possible way with the richest blonde, to be bespoken for the next.
