used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
(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 No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
equalled
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From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
Fenton
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From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
set up or found
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
immediately past
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
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 No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
Milner
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From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
Milner's
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From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
not any; not one
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
on one occasion
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
others
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From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
by chance
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
without much difficulty
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
recurring again and again
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
Sandford
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From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
solemnized
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From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
in the near future
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
required or under orders
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
suspence
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From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She found there were no other means to support her life; and to her comfort, her friend was much less severe on the present occasion than she expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
at the time that
From this reading When the first transports of despair were past, Miss Milner suffered herself to be once more in hope.
which person or people
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
Woodley
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From this reading It was not difficult to guess who this rival was; or if they were a little time in suspence, Miss Woodley soon arrived at the certainty, by inquiring of Mr. Sandford; who, unsuspecting why she asked, readily informed her the intended Lady Elmwood was no other than Miss Fenton; and that their marriage would be solemnized as soon as the mourning for the late Lord Elmwood was over.
Woodley's
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From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This last intelligence made Miss Woodley shudder—she repeated it, however, to Miss Milner, word for word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No engagement between mortals was, in Miss Woodley’s opinion, binding like that entered into with heaven; and whatever vows Lord Elmwood had possibly made to another, she justly supposed that no woman’s love for him equalled Miss Milner’s—it was prior to all others too; that established her claim to contend at least for success; and in a contention, what rival would not fall before her?
