used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
Bates's
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From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
Eliza
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From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
the act of giving
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
I'm
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From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
and nothing more
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
reasonablenessnounUS /ˈriːzənəbʌlnəs/
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
Rosy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading But to Eliza Marshall a summer's outing could easily be made to seem superfluous, impracticable, revolutionary; nor did Jane succeed any better with her father himself.
Susan
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From this reading Jane had been giving an occasional attendance on Susan Bates's dormitory and children.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Bates herself had bowed to Rosy's preference with a resigned reasonableness, and had abated not one jot in her friendliness towards Rosy's family.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You might go to Geneva--both of you," replied Jane; "I wish you would, if only on my account.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Bates is just about getting tired of asking you, and I'm 'most worn out with making up excuses for your not going."
