used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
any thing at all
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
true confidential information
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
Emily
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From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
Hadly
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From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the act of departing
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
and nothing more
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both Venna and Emily Hastings were almost inconsolable in their grief.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Life is measured, not by time, but by experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
Venna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This, he assured them, was the only safe way, and gratefully they accepted his services.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Her father's sudden death left Venna an heiress, but never having known anything but luxury, she did not value her wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, it might have been a considerable burden to both Venna and her aunt, both of whom were entirely ignorant of business, but Mr. Hadly took everything in hand, attending to details, and leaving as little as possible to the lawyers.
