used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
any thing at all
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
Cheriton
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From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
Clements
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From this reading Mr Clements had not been idle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
effusionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
Ellesmere's
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From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
apart from; not including
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
a young female
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
not in action or at work
From this reading Mr Clements had not been idle.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
languishverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
Methody
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From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Clements had not been idle.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
others
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From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The little improvements had not been allowed to languish--indeed others had been projected.
pupil-teacher
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From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
Seyton's
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From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
which person or people
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading A poor widow, whose continued respectability had certainly been partly owing to her attachment to Mr Seyton's rival or assistant, "the old Methody," had a niece who had been trained as a pupil-teacher in a parish belonging to a friend of Mr Ellesmere's, and, her health failing, the girl had come to live with her aunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for the old parson, he greeted her with a perfect effusion of delight.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had come to love her better than anything in the world except Cheriton, whose illness had been a real sorrow to him.
