used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Effie, she knew, could not advise her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
Armorel
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
unvarying in nature
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
Effie
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From this reading Effie, she knew, could not advise her.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
Feilding
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
Jagenal
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From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
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 Effie, she knew, could not advise her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
a human being
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
Philippa
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From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then she thought of her cousin Philippa, whom she had not seen since that first evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Generally, she was a self-reliant person, but these were new experiences.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE TWO PICTURES A good many things troubled Armorel--the companion with whom she could not talk: her persistent praises of Mr. Feilding: the constant attendance of that illustrious genius--and she wanted advice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She might go to Mr. Jagenal; but, then, elderly lawyers are not always ready to receive confidences from young ladies.
