used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
(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 At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
let fall to the ground
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
Edgington
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From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
FESTIVITYnounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading WENDERHOLME IN FESTIVITY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WENDERHOLME IN FESTIVITY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
immediately past
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
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 At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
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 Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
marquees
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From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
absolutely essential
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
speech-making
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From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
splendors
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From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
subalterns
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From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Benjamin Edgington had sent down so many tents and marquees that the park of Wenderholme presented the appearance of a rather extensive camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
precisely as stated
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
WENDERHOLME
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From this reading WENDERHOLME IN FESTIVITY.
at the time that
From this reading Arrangements for this ceremony had been the subject of anxious planning for months before; and during her last stay in London her ladyship had been very active in seeing tradesmen accustomed to create those temporary splendors and accommodations which are necessary when great numbers of people are to be entertained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lady Helena had had a terribly busy time during the whole week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
an affirmative
From this reading At length the eve of the great day arrived on which the Twentieth Royal Lancashire was to possess its colors--those colors which (according to the phrase so long established by the usage of speech-making subalterns) it was prepared to dye with all its blood--yes, to the very last drop thereof.
