used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
Adair's
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From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading MARGARET'S CONFESSION.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
MARGARET'S
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From this reading MARGARET'S CONFESSION.
come together
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
passionlessadjective
not passionate
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margaret heard nothing of her lover's letter that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not thought desirable that the tranquillity of the evening should be disturbed.
well-appointedadjective
having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Adair's sisters were women of cultured taste, and she had asked two gentlemen to meet them, therefore it was quite impossible (from her point of view) to discuss any difficult point before the morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Caroline would have sacrificed a good deal sooner than the harmonious influences of a well-appointed dinner and the passionless refinement of an evening spent with her musical and artistic friends.
