used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
ColesnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
greatly pleased
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
Emma
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From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
divisible by two
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
Fairfax's
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From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
the act of departing
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
Jane
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From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
in the near future
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
required or under orders
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.
transgressedverbUS /trænzˈɡrest/
past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit afforded her many pleasant recollections the next day; and all that she might be supposed to have lost on the side of dignified seclusion, must be amply repaid in the splendour of popularity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common; and there were two points on which she was not quite easy.
which person or people
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away.
