used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
having companions or an escort
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
Arlbery
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From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
Camilla
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From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
Clarendel
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From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
dearly loved
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
hand-writing
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From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
HelpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
the state of being honored
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
how
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From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
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 seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
Lionel
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From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
something that is lost
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
and nothing more
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
in the near future
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
rhapsodynounUS /ˈræpsədi/
an enthusiastic expression of emotion
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
ruminating
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From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
cut with a saw
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
express in words
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
Sedley
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From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
shewn
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From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
term of address for a man
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
sportiveadjective
relating to or interested in sports
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
up to a particular time
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
Tyrold
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From this reading _An Helper_ The next morning, as Camilla had accompanied Mrs. Arlbery, in earnest discourse, from her chamber to the hall, she heard the postman say Miss Tyrold as he gave in a letter.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The letter, however, was merely a sportive rhapsody, beginning; _My dear Lady Clarendel_; desiring her favour and protection, and telling her he had done what he could for her honour, by adding two trophies to the victorious car of Hymen, driven by the happy Baronet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Wholly at a loss how to act, she sat ruminating over this letter, till Mrs. Arlbery opened the door.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Having no time to fold it, and dreading her seeing the first words, she threw her handkerchief, which was then in her hand, over it, upon the table, hoping presently to draw it away unperceived.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She seized it, saw the hand-writing of Lionel, and ran eagerly into the parlour, which was empty, to read it, in some hopes it would at least contain an acknowledgment of the draft, that might be shewn to Sir Sedley, and relieve her from the pain of continuing the principal in such an affair.
