used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
in addition
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
Camilla
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From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
Cleves
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From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
Etherington
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From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
at any time
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
the organ of sight
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
the act of retaining something
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
MaternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
quitted
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From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
with low volume
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
carry out
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading From this soothing but dangerous idea, she struggled to turn her thoughts.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
except if; if not
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
the act of using
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading She anticipated the remorse of holding the affections of the husband of her cousin, and determined to use every possible method to forget him--unless, which she strove vainly not to hope, the reported alliance should never take place.
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading She had quitted also Edgar, quitted him offended, and in doubt if it might ever be right she should vindicate herself in his opinion.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Maternal Eye_ The vivacity with which Camilla quitted Cleves, was sunk before she reached Etherington.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all seemed strange and unintelligible that regarded the asserted nuptials: his indifference was palpable; she believed him to have been unaccountably drawn in, and her heart softly whispered, it was herself he preferred.
