used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
subject to appointment
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
assignationnoun
a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
Emily
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From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
communicated in words
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
Falkland
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From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
Fanny's
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From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
Glenalta
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From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
and nothing more
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
immediately past
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the possibility of future success
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
rambles
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From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
To recall to mind.
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
Identical; not different.
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
carry out
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
a special situation
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
tête
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From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
the act of using
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My sweet aunt (for she is really quite delightful) was speedily equipped, and we set out upon our rambles.
(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 As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading As soon as we had cleared the house, and were not in danger of being overheard, I expressed my gratitude for her kindness in asking me to Glenalta; spoke of the pleasure which I already felt in its society, and my admiration, as well as surprise, at finding my cousins every thing that could be wished.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Falkland, My last despatch, you will remember, was sealed just after it had been arranged that I should accompany my aunt in a walk.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the appointed hour I tapped at her door, to put her in mind of our assignation; and was not sorry to have a _tête à tête_ in prospect, thinking that I might take advantage of this opportunity to edge in a little word of counsel, that might be of use, at _least_ in Fanny's, though Emily and Charlotte might be beyond my reach in effecting a change in _their_ destiny.
