used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
acquirements
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From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
(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 I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
Comfitnoun
candy containing a fruit or nut
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
construedverbUS /kənˈstruːd/
past form of “construe” — make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
a social unit living together
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
Lucilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I could not refrain from mentioning this to Mrs. Stanley.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I could not refrain from mentioning this to Mrs. Stanley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
not any; not one
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading I could not refrain from mentioning this to Mrs. Stanley.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
have in common
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading I could not refrain from mentioning this to Mrs. Stanley.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As she seemed surprised at my knowledge of the large share her Lucilla had in the direction of the family concerns, I could not, in the imprudence of my satisfaction, conceal the conversation I had had with my old friend Mrs. Comfit.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
a special situation
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was not displeased with my observation, though she cautiously avoided saying any thing which might be construed into a wish to set off her daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the conversation which had accidentally led to the discovery of Miss Stanley's acquirements, I could not forbear surveying the perfect arrangements of the family, and the completely elegant but not luxurious table, with more than ordinary interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I felt no small delight in reflecting that all this order and propriety were produced without the smallest deduction from mental cultivation.
