used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
take in liquids
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
enquiries
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From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
set up or found
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
go away from a place
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
in like or similar manner
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
Maynard
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From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
absolutely essential
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
not any; not one
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
carry out
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
up to a particular time
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
Trentham
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From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading No addition was necessary to render the conversation amusing; but the strangers seemed to look on the ladies of the house with such gratitude and veneration, and were treated by them with so much friendly politeness, as gave me pleasure.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I found by the various enquiries after different persons that these visitors likewise lived in a large society.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
at the time that
From this reading When they rose up to take leave Miss Trentham proposed to walk part of the way home with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * In the afternoon before we rose from table, four ladies came to drink tea with this admirable society.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Mrs Maynard was in this part of her narrative a bell rang, which informed us that dinner was ready, and we were unwillingly obliged to postpone the continuation of the history of the two young friends, till a more convenient opportunity.
