used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
in addition
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
dearly loved
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
forbore
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From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
a message received and understood
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
make reference to
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
absolutely essential
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
by chance
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
Rowelnoun
a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
arousing affect
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
at the time that
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this account she omitted any mention of the source from whence the information respecting her father had been obtained; and also forbore making the most distant allusion to the death of her late master, or to the part which she secretly believed the doctor had taken in that event.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nevertheless, it was not until a faithful promise of secrecy had been made on the part of Mrs. Rowel, that Fanny was induced to communicate to her so much of her story as was needful to render something like an intelligible whole.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Is so very necessary between the ninth and eleventh that it could not possibly be dispensed with._ When Fanny was sufficiently recovered, Mrs. Rowel questioned her very particularly upon the circumstances that had occurred, and exhibited a great deal of laudable curiosity to be fully enlightened touching the mystery that had been enacted before her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fanny would fain have kept it to herself; but too much had already passed in the presence of the doctor's wife to render such a line of conduct altogether practicable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lady listened to her narrative with great astonishment, and when it was concluded, seized both her hands in an affectionate manner, and exclaimed, “Then, my dear, you are my niece:--the doctor is your own uncle, for your mother and he were brother and sister!”
