used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
(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 Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
eschewverbUS /esˈtʃuː/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
HUGH'S
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From this reading HUGH'S MENTOR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
immediately past
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
MENTORnounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading HUGH'S MENTOR.
Merivale
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From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
Merivale's
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From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
in the near future
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
carry out
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
theatricals
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From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is more in her line; and from little things the girls overhear from time to time they feel satisfied as to their Christmas party being a success.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading But at last the day before that fixed for the party arrives, and the house is in a perfect uproar from attic to basement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The time soon flies past, every one being in a whirl of excitement which passes Mrs. Merivale's comprehension.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Merivale has struck a bargain with the girls that, so long as they undertake to keep everything in connection with the theatricals out of her sight and hearing, she will promise to eschew all aches and pains, and take into her own hands the entire management of the rest of the entertainment.
