Chapter IX

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

later than; following

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

anew

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

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

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

provided with a frame

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

death of a person

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

and nothing more

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

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From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

for more time

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

come together

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

an angry dispute

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading She was sorry, but could not repent.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

in the near future

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading She was sorry, but could not repent.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

make steady

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

in a visible manner

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.

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

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

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

From this reading On the contrary, her plans and proceedings were more and more justified and endeared to her by the general appearances of the next few days.

at the time that

From this reading He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The Picture, elegantly framed, came safely to hand soon after Mr. Elton’s return, and being hung over the mantelpiece of the common sitting-room, he got up to look at it, and sighed out his half sentences of admiration just as he ought; and as for Harriet’s feelings, they were visibly forming themselves into as strong and steady an attachment as her youth and sort of mind admitted.