personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
Barlow
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From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
Belfield
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From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
Dr
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From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
in a gradual manner
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
how
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From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
set down according to a plan
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
Lucilla
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From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
social deportment
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
with low volume
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
term of address for a man
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When one is reading history, or any ordinary book, aloud to them, I am always pleased that they should pursue their little employments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During these conversations I remarked that Lucilla, though she commonly observed the most profound silence, had her attention always riveted on the speaker.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I observed to Sir John Belfield, afterward, as we were walking together, how modestly flattering her manner was when any of us were reading; how intelligent her silence; how well-bred her attention.
at the time that
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
which person or people
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have often contrasted it," replied he, "with the manners of some other ladies of my acquaintance, who are sometimes of our quiet evening party.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If that speaker was Dr. Barlow, or her father, or any one whom she thought entitled to particular respect, she gently laid down her work, and as quietly resumed it when they had done speaking.
