used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
(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 Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
confined by bonds
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
a female human offspring
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
decoratornounUS /ˈdekəreɪtər/
a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
dinner-party
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From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
funerealadjective
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
coins made of gold
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
Heathdale
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From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
home-like
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From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
Linton
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From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
engage in
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
not any; not one
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
by chance
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
term of address for a man
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
From this reading Her ladyship realized that perhaps she was presuming a little beyond her jurisdiction in arranging, unauthorized, for a dinner-party, but she was determined to do honor to the new mistress of Heathdale, and to show her brother her entire approval of the step he had taken.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
the act of using
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
be dressed in
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
accept gladly
From this reading She was bound, too, that no funereal gloom should hang over their first evening at home, but that all things should wear a joyous and inviting aspect; so she sent invitations to a select few to come and welcome the baronet and his bride upon their arrival.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
a Caucasian
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The suite over the library, and looking out upon the river, had been exquisitely fitted up in blue and white, and gold for his wife’s special use, while several new pictures and pieces of statuary had been added to the already choice collection which the old mansion possessed.
William
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From this reading Upon her arrival at Heathdale, Lady Linton was considerably surprised to find that Sir William had engaged the services of a professional decorator to prepare his home for the reception of his bride, and great improvements had been made in many of the rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Still, with all this added elegance, it needed the touch of a tasteful woman’s hand to make it really home-like, and both Lady Linton and her daughter exerted themselves to make everything as attractive as possible.
