used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
anew
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
accept an excuse for
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
an act that fails
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
not any; not one
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Frank Churchill did not come.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
an amount of time
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
Randalls
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From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
in the near future
From this reading It soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
not in physical motion
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
precisely as stated
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
Weston's
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From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
at the time that
From this reading When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Weston was exceedingly disappointed—much more disappointed, in fact, than her husband, though her dependence on seeing the young man had been so much more sober: but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression.
