used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
Darcey
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From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
disturb'd
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From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
dressing-room
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From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
express'd
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From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _from Mr. Jenkings's_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
Jenkings's
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From this reading _from Mr. Jenkings's_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
Lordship's
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From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
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.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _from Mr. Jenkings's_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
Powis's
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From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
SUTTON
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From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
WARLEY
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From this reading Miss WARLEY to Lady MARY SUTTON.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
at the time that
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the day immediately before today
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
but in spite of that
From this reading Oh what a designing man is Lord Darcey!--He loves me not, yet fain would persuade me that he does.--When I went yesterday morning to the Abbey, I met him in my way to Lady Powis's dressing-room.--Starting as if he had seen an apparition, and with a look which express'd great importance, he said, taking my hand, Oh!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss Warley, I have had the most dreadful night!--but I hope _you_ have rested well.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have rested very well, my Lord; what has disturb'd your Lordship's rest?
