Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

regarded with admiration

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

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From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

reduce the level of land, as by erosion

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

plural of “distress” — psychological suffering

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

in an abundant manner

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

an unjust act

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

a search for knowledge

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

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From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

in the current fashion or style

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

term of address for a man

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

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

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

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From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

in a hearty manner

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

a message informing of danger

From this reading She is one of those admired but pitiable characters, who, sent by Providence as an example to their sex, degrade themselves into a warning.

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

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

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

From this reading We were interrupted in the formation of this plan by a visit from Lady Melbury, the acknowledged queen of beauty and of ton.

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

From this reading Warm-hearted, feeling, liberal on the one hand; on the other vain, sentimental, romantic, extravagantly addicted to dissipation and expense, and with that union of contrarieties which distinguishes her, equally devoted to poetry and gaming, to liberality and injustice.

which person or people

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the evening we talked over our little adventure with Sir John, who entered warmly into the distresses of Fanny and was inclined to adopt our opinion, that if her character and attainments stood the test of a strict inquiry, she might hereafter be transplanted into their family as governess.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I had long been acquainted with her character, for her charms and her accomplishments were the theme of every man of fashion, and the envy of every modish woman.