used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
anew
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
Arlbery
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From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
Camilla
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From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
Clarendel
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From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
a movement into or inward
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
InstructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
intreated
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From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
immediately past
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
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 She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
go away from a place
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
engage in
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
Mandlebert
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From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
on one occasion
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
an amount of time
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
Sedley
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From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
term of address for a man
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
express in speech
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
TraitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
Tunbridge
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From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Camilla would here instantly have broken up the conversation, but Mrs. Arlbery insisted upon being heard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But she begged leave to speak of what she believed had less obviously struck her, the apparent promise of a serious attachment from Sir Sedley Clarendel.
at the time that
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The time, she said, was fast advancing in which they must return to their respective homes; but she wished to make a full and clear representation of the advantages that might be reaped from this excursion, before the period for gathering them should be past.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would forbear, she said, entering again upon the irksome subject of the insensibility of Mandlebert, which was, at least, sufficiently glaring to prevent any delusion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Traits of Instruction_ The sixth and last week destined for the Tunbridge sojourn was begun, when Mrs. Arlbery once more took her fair young guest apart, and intreated her attention for one final half hour.
