(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 Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
one or the other of two
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
else
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From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
at any time
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
inquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
Matilda
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From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
Matilda's
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From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
not any; not one
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
be obedient to
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
on the contrary
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
Rushbrook
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From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
Sandford
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From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rushbrook was detained at Elmwood House during all this time, more from the persuasions, nay prayers, of Sandford, than the commands of Lord Elmwood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had, but for Sandford, followed his uncle, and exposed himself to his anger, sooner than have endured the most piercing inquietude, which he was doomed to suffer, till the news arrived of Lady Matilda’s safety.
which person or people
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The summons from Lord Elmwood for their coming to town, was received by each of this party with delight; but the impatience to obey it, was in Rushbrook so violent, it was painful to himself, and extremely troublesome to Sandford; who wished, from his regard to Lady Matilda, rather to delay, than hurry their journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
Woodley
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From this reading He indeed had little else to fear from the known firm, courageous character of her father, and the expedition with which he undertook his journey; but lovers’ fears are like those of women, obstinate, and no argument could persuade either him or Miss Woodley (who had now ventured to come to Elmwood House) but that Matilda’s peace of mind might be for ever destroyed, before she was set at liberty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are to blame,” said he to him and Miss Woodley, “to wish by your arrival, to divide with Lord Elmwood that tender bond, which ties the good who confer obligations, to the object of their benevolence.
