used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She was ready to accept almost anything as humour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was ready to accept almost anything as humour.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
any thing at all
From this reading She was ready to accept almost anything as humour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
Emily
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From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
Fox-Seton
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From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
a young female
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She was ready to accept almost anything as humour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
and nothing more
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
a human being
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
on the contrary
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was ready to accept almost anything as humour.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
rôle
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From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
Walderhurst
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From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, he _would_ be a great match for any girl," she said.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The man was in peril from this beauty from Cincinnati and her rather indiscreet mother, though upon the whole, the indiscreet maternal parent might unconsciously form his protection.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If Emily Fox-Seton had been a sharp woman, she would have observed that, if the _rôle_ of indifferent and piquant young person could be made dangerous to Lord Walderhurst, it would be made so during this visit.
