used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
BAWDSEY
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From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
boarding-house
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From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
Clapham
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From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
the specified day of the month
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
well in the past; former
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
figure-head
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From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
Harmer
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From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
Highgate
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From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
full of life and energy
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
Margery
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From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
the force of workers available
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
rejuvenateverbUS /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/
cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
make square
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
Taine
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From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BAWDSEY AT HOME Under the rule of Miss Bull--for Margery was a mere figure-head--the house in Amelia Square was much more lively.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Taine carried her knitting to her sister's house at Clapham, Mr. Granger took the "Death of Nelson" to a boarding-house on Highgate Hill, and Harmer went to rejuvenate his antiquity at some German baths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
wherein
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From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
which person or people
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Most of the old boarders had departed, as their nerves would not permit them to stop in a dwelling wherein a crime had been committed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In place of these ancient creatures came bright young men and girls who were up to date in every way.
