used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
deem to be
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
accept an excuse for
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
hackney-coach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
head-ache
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
Milner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
and nothing more
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
a human being
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
Sandford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Elmwood did not dine at home, at which Miss Woodley rejoiced, but at which Mr. Sandford appeared highly disappointed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
swoln
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
express in words
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Milner was enough recovered to be present at dinner, though she scarce tasted a morsel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
showing sorrow
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
in the company of; together with
From this reading To avoid her was her first caution, and she took the only method; she had a hackney-coach ordered, rode several miles out of town, and returned to dinner with so little remains of her swoln eyes, that complaining of the head-ache was a sufficient excuse for them.
Woodley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Woodley stood for some time to consider which way she was to go.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The first person she met, would enquire why she had been weeping? and if Miss Milner was to ask the question, in what words could she tell, or in what manner deny the truth?
