used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
(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 All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
for the reason that
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
Charlie
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From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
Clara
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From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
curate's
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From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
DuranounUS /ˈdʊrə/
the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
how
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From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
Katie
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From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
loverless
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From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
engage in
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
a full supply
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Katie Dalton, to her own great comfort, was still quite loverless and hampered by nobody's looks.
reproachfuladjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
Identical; not different.
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
not in physical motion
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
precisely as stated
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
waltzingverbUS /ˈwɔːltsɪŋ/
-ing form of “waltz” — dance a waltz
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was natural that there should be nothing talked about that morning throughout Dura except the ball.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
but in spite of that
From this reading Things were getting very serious between Mary and Mr Nicholas; though waltzing was such a temptation to her, poor child, and though she had plenty of partners, she sat still half the evening out of pity for the curate's wistful eyes; and yet he had been ungrateful all the same, and reproachful on the way home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All the young people were late of getting up, and they were all full of the one subject--how this one and that one looked; how Charlie haunted Clara all the evening; how young Mr Nicholas, the curate, whom decorum kept from waltzing, stood mournfully and gazed at Mary Dalton through all the round dances.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading 'I would not put up with it,' she said to her sister; 'because a man chooses to make himself disagreeable, can you not be allowed to enjoy yourself?
