used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
ARABELLA
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From this reading GRIM ARABELLA CRANE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
for the most part
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
Clapham
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From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
CRANEverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading GRIM ARABELLA CRANE.
a female human offspring
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
Fossett
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From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
glass-houses
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From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading GRIM ARABELLA CRANE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
intermeddle
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From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
not any; not one
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
on one occasion
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
quoth
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From this reading "I'm no judge of flowers," quoth Mr. Fossett, meekly.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
viz
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From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was much respected, deemed a warm man, and a safe--attended diligently to his business--suffered no partner, no foreman, to dictate or intermeddle --liked his comforts, but made no pretence to fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His villa was at Clapham, not a showy but a solid edifice, with lodge, lawn, and gardens chiefly notable for what is technically called glass--viz. a range of glass-houses on the most improved principles, the heaviest pines, the earliest strawberries.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
a late time of life
From this reading Once on a time there lived a merchant named Fossett, a widower with three children, of whom a daughter, Arabella, was by some years the eldest.
