used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
Bonnibel
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From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
put or send forth
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
carefully weighed
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
a female human offspring
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
dictumnounUS /ˈdɪktəm/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
set up or found
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
engage in
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
not any; not one
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
rencontre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
sibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She determined, therefore, that society should have no cause to accuse her of failing in kindness to her husband's orphan niece.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
Vere
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From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
at the time that
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of course her penniless condition now would make a great difference in the eyes of the fickle world of fashion, but still Mrs. Arnold knew that nothing could deprive Bonnibel of the prestige of birth and rank.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Arnold, though she would gladly have cast the girl off, was too much afraid of the world's dictum to carry her wishes into effect.
but in spite of that
From this reading She knew well what disapprobation and censure a contrary course would have created, for the beautiful daughter of the famous General Vere, though she had not yet been formally introduced to society, was widely celebrated for her grace and beauty, and her _debut_, while she had been considered her uncle's heiress, had been anticipated with much interest.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When Bonnibel arrived in New York the day after her rencontre with the sibyl, she found her uncle's fine carriage in waiting for her at the depot.
