used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
anew
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
Arnot
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From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading There had been many changes in these ten years.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In many respects she was still very like the little Jean of earlier times.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
Greenock
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From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In many respects she was still very like the little Jean of earlier times.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In many respects she was still very like the little Jean of earlier times.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
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 Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
a brief written record
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
and nothing more
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In many respects she was still very like the little Jean of earlier times.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
not in physical motion
From this reading In many respects she was still very like the little Jean of earlier times.
carry out
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There had been many changes in these ten years.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
precisely as stated
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not but what she had been there many times in between, but this is the only occasion of which we need take note.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
a late time of life
From this reading THE MAN Ten years later Miss Jean Arnot was visiting her aunts in Greenock again.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For one thing, Jean's father was dead, and she was a very wealthy young woman.
