used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
in the past
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
not accessible to view
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
gotten under control
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
Delamere's
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From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
dissembleverbUS /dɪˈsembəl/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
Emmeline
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From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
Godolphin
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From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
Godolphin's
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From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
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 Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
lownessnoun
a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
come together
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
new-born
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From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
shewn
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From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
Stafford
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From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain she had attempted to dissemble.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
(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 Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
at the time that
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
in or at the place that
From this reading When they arrived at Canterbury, the ladies were shewn into a parlour, where Godolphin did not join them for near half an hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emmeline had accounted for her lowness of spirits by her dread of meeting her uncle on such terms as they were likely to meet; but Mrs. Stafford knew the human heart too well to be ignorant that there was another and a concealed source of that melancholy which overwhelmed her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they waited together the return of Godolphin, Mrs. Stafford said--'I fancy that post chaise that passed us about half an hour ago, contained Mr. Godolphin's _acquaintance_.'
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, to her friend, evident, that her compassion, her good wishes, were Delamere's, but that her heart was wholly Godolphin's, and was now pierced with the poignant thorns of new-born jealousy and anxious mistrust.
