1772
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From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
1834
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From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
5
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From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
8
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From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading COLERIDGE.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
Elinor
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From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
Hazlehurst
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From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
Jane
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From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
Jane's
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From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
May'st
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From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
RimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading {Samuel Taylor Coleridge (English poet, 1772-1834), "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (I) lines 5-8} THE events of the next two months surprised Jane's friends in Philadelphia, almost as much as her rejection of Harry had done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "The bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are met, the feast is set, May'st hear the merry din."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Elinor had written to Jane, but it was a long time before she received an answer; her cousin appeared engrossed by her own affairs; as this was common with Jane at all times, it was but natural that she should be so, at a moment which was of so much importance to herself.
Wyllys
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From this reading Mrs. Hazlehurst, of course, knew what was going on in her father's house, and from time to time informed Miss Wyllys and Elinor of what passed.
