used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
DependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
Dorriforth
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From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
not any; not one
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
others
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From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a human being
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
Sandford
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From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
term of address for a man
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
that is looked for
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
carry out
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorriforth acknowledged the propriety of this advice, but lamented the difficulty of pleasing his ward as to the quality of her lover; for she had refused, besides Sir Edward Ashton, many others of equal pretensions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mr. Sandford finding his friend Dorriforth frequently perplexed in the management of his ward, and he himself thinking her incorrigible, gave his counsel, that a suitable match should be immediately sought out for her, and the care of so dangerous a person given into other hands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dorriforth thought he did know, and mentioned Lord Frederick; but said that he had no farther authority for the supposition than what his observation had given him, for that every explanation both upon his and her side had been evaded.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Depend upon it then,” cried Sandford, “that her affections are engaged; and it is proper that you should know to whom.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Take her then,” cried Sandford, “into the country, and if Lord Frederick should not follow, there is an end of your suspicions.”
