Abercarne
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From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading AMATEUR CHARITY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading AMATEUR CHARITY.
Chris
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From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
drawing-room
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From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
a young female
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
Graham-Shute
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From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
mamma's
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From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
get by special effort
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
precisely as stated
From this reading Anxious to secure at least this one ally, she became very gracious to the girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading As her daughters, used to mamma’s ways of “getting up” entertainments, were unsympathetic, and as Mrs. Abercarne was on her dignity, she was forced to pour out her proposals into the ear of Chris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the ladies were in the drawing-room, Mrs. Graham-Shute returned to her point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m sure you would be glad of some gaiety to vary the monotony of your life here,” she said, with condescension.
