used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
Alice
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From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
Alice's
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From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
at or in or to any place
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
BlanchverbUS /blæntʃ/
turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
recognizable; marked
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
else
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From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
to or in any or all places
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
matineesnounUS /ˌmætɪˈneɪz/
plural of “matinee” — a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
modistes
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From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
Nason
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From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
with speed
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
Sandgate
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From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she set out to entertain Alice to the best of her ample ability.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Blanch had kept her threat, and literally taken possession of her new friend, and installed her in the guest room of the Nason residence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SOCIETY Three more days of Alice's visit in Boston had passed, and quickly to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
at the time that
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two went shopping mornings, and to matinees or made calls afternoons, or discussed styles and effects with modistes; evenings it was a theatre or else a quiet evening at home, when Mr. Nason was in evidence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To be taken in hand, as it were, by a highly cultured and wealthy young lady, and to have a liveried and obsequious coachman on duty to convey them anywhere and everywhere, was a new experience, and a decided change from Sandgate.
