used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
adaptingverbUS /əˈdæptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
Colin
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From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
put on clothes
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
set up or found
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
Harriet's
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From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
for more time
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
mistress's
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From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
not any; not one
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
primrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
only a very short time before
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For the fourth time he found Miss Harriet's appearance changed; though this fourth appearance seemed the most true one.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
precisely as stated
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
at the time that
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took some time, nevertheless, in adapting and adjusting his dress to his own taste, which he now discovered had suddenly become very particular; but, at length, when he grew ashamed of hanging back any longer, he summoned a desperate resolution, and, like the leader of a forlorn hope, went on to his mistress's door as though on an expedition of life or death.
Wintlebury
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From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A most uncommon courtship, a bit of jealousy, and a very plain declaration._ Not long had Colin been at home before a message was sent up by Miss Wintlebury, begging the favour of a few minutes' conversation with him as early as it might be convenient to himself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Poor Colin blushed to the eyes as he heard the request, and in a manner so hurried that he scarcely knew his own words, replied that he would wait upon her immediately.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was yet young, and had been handsome; just as a primrose cropped a week since, and dangling its head over the side of a jar has been handsome, but is so no longer.
