fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
Carteret
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Chayleigh
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
DISCOMFITUREnoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading DISCOMFITURE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
Dugdale
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Godfrey
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Hungerford
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
an instinctive motive
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Margaret
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From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
Margaret's
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From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
express in words
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Margaret's first look at her brother revealed to her quick instinctive fears that his errand had in it something unfriendly to her love.
unsayverb
take back what one has said
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
at the time that
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the engagement between Godfrey Hungerford and Margaret Carteret had lasted six months, during which time James Dugdale had contrived to learn several facts to that gentleman's disadvantage, Haldane Carteret made his appearance unexpectedly at Chayleigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all the selfishness which comes of an engrossing feeling, she was insensible to any other impulse of alarm.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Margaret was right; her brother was come to unsay all he had said of Godfrey Hungerford--to tell his father that he had been deceived in his friend--to try to undo the work he had helped to do.
