used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
Abington's
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From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
anew
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
baselyadverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
Betsy
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From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
denunciatoryadjective
containing warning of punishment
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
excludedverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdəd/
past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
Linley
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From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
held dear
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
engage in
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
take in marriage
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
having a point
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
on the contrary
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
not used up
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
carry out
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He should have shown his brother an example in this respect, rather than have allowed his brother to make the first move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the question which she had left him to think over, and it was one which excluded every other thought for some days.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had suggested to him in her own way--he remembered the flashing of her eyes and her attitude in front of him, with a denunciatory forefinger pointed at him--that he was behaving basely by remaining in Bath after Betsy Linley had given her promise to marry Mr. Long.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought again, as he had thought before--in the interval between Mrs. Abington's hasty exit from the room and her unexpected return to him--that the value of this counsel was wholly dependent on the assumption that Betsy loved him; and he felt that it would be a piece of presumption on his part to take so much for granted.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, but had she not given him good advice?
