Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

how long something has existed

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

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From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

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From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

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From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

communicate vividly

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

of or relating to schools

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

an educational institution

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

from that place or that time

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

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From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

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From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

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From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The impulse came from the persuasion that without 'languages' the school project was an entirely hopeless one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel _Villette_, and the singularly charming _Professor_.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Charlotte wrote the diplomatic letter to her aunt which ended so satisfactorily.

a late time of life

From this reading {96} The good lady--Miss Branwell was then about sixty years of age--behaved handsomely by her nieces, and it was agreed that Charlotte and Emily were to go to the Continent, Anne retaining her post of governess with Mrs. Robinson at Thorp Green.

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading Mary and Martha Taylor were at Brussels, staying with friends, and thence they had sent kindly presents to Charlotte, at this time raging under the yoke of governess at Upperwood House.