used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
Benoite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TURNING OUT.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She cried, she sobbed, she protested, she stormed, she raved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
in or at that place or location
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING OUT.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
VernernounUS /ˈvɜːrnər/
Danish philologist (1846-1896)
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
Verner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was used to Benoite; Benoite dressed her, and waited on her, and read to her, and took charge of her things; Benoite was in her confidence, kept her purse; she could not do without Benoite, and it was barbarous of Lionel to wish it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The battle that there was with Mrs. Verner!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Willing enough, was she, to go to Lady Verner's; indeed the proposed visit appeared to be exceedingly palatable to her; but she was not willing to go without Mademoiselle Benoite.
