used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
Barold's
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From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
Broadoaks
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From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
Burmistone
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From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
a boy or man
From this reading He had discovered him to be a desirable companion, and a clever, amiable fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
set up or found
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
Francis
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From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
INTENTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading INTENTIONS.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had, it seemed, chosen to become interested in him during their sojourn at Broadoaks.
Theobald
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From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The position in which Lady Theobald found herself placed, after these occurrences, was certainly a difficult and unpleasant one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Mr. Francis Barold's caprice, for the time being, to develop an intimacy with Mr. Burmistone.
