generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
a female human offspring
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
obtain
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
ladyship's
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From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
go away from a place
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
engage in
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
manoeuvres
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From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
Palliser
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From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
shirenounUS /ʃaɪr/
a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
untractable
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From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Then followed the arrangement respecting the visit to ----shire, and the tour on the continent, &c. mere manoeuvres of her ladyship's to gain time, in case Caroline should prove untractable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
which person or people
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
Willoughby
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From this reading All this, it may be remembered, Willoughby mentioned to his brother on his return from his morning visit already described.
Willoughby's
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From this reading Lady Palliser was inexorable, and Willoughby's knock being heard, while our heroine was still at her feet, she commanded her to retire to her own apartment and remain there till prepared to render implicit obedience to her commands.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He was, however, encouraged to make known his sentiments and his wishes to Lady Palliser, who both accepted his proposals on the part of her daughter, and in the most gracious manner possible pronounced her own approval of his suit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lover on his entrance was told with the sweetest smiles imaginable, that Caroline had taken cold the evening before, and was unable to leave her room.
