used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading _Barford Abbey_.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
Ah
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
arriv'd
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
Barford
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From this reading _Barford Abbey_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
Darcey
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
deliver'd
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
honour'd
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
hop'd
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
Jenkings
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
engage in
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
take in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
Powis
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From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
Identical; not different.
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
serv'd
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From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
SUTTON
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From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Warley, this same love of money has serv'd to make poor Lady Powis very unhappy.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
WARLEY
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From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON, in continuation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
at the time that
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Jenkings informed me, his Lordship was a ward of Sir James's just of age;--his estate genteel, not large;--his education liberal,--his person fine,--his temper remarkably good.--Sir James, said she, is for ever preaching lessons to him, that he must marry _prudently_;--which is, that he must never marry without an immense fortune.--Ah!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think I have told your Ladyship, I was to be honour'd with the coach to convey me to the Abbey.--About half an hour after one it arriv'd, when a card was deliver'd me from Lady Powis, to desire my friends would not be uneasy, if I did not return early in the evening, as she hop'd for an agreeable party at whist, Lord Darcey being at the Abbey.
