anew
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
Cecilia
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From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
CHARMERnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrmər/
someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
CHARMSnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
EgbertnounUS /ˈeɡbərt/
king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839)
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
Eric
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From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
only a very short time before
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
full of life and energy
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
not any; not one
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
Runeck
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From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
to-day
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From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Only Egbert Runeck took no part in the conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the parlors, meanwhile, Cecilia formed the center of the group drawn up around the fireplace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
precisely as stated
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
at the time that
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
in or at the place that
From this reading He looked out upon the terrace where those two gentlemen were engaged in such lively conversation, and then again his eyes rested upon the young Baroness; but in doing so his brow contracted almost threateningly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TO WHICH MORE THAN ONE CHARMER CHARMS.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
which person or people
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She could be very amiable when she pleased, and her young sister-in-law was perfectly enchanted by her, while Eric who, to-day in general, had neither eyes nor ears for any one but his betrothed, hardly stirred from her side.
