used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
(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 "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
Brahan's
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From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
intentionally conceived
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
deem to be
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
drawing-room
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From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
divisible by two
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
a quick look
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
the act of departing
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
only a very short time before
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
Linwood
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From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
in motion
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
somnambulismnoun
walking by a person who is asleep
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
at the time that
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was the president of the association, and a very charming woman.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
but in spite of that
From this reading When I entered Mrs. Brahan's drawing-room, I was in a kind of somnambulism,--moving, walking, seeing, yet hardly conscious of what I was doing, or what was passing around me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We feared we were not going to see you this morning," she said, glancing at a French clock, which showed the lateness of the hour; "but we esteem it a privilege to have you with us, even for a short time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Yes!" cried a sprightly young lady, with whom I was slightly acquainted, "we all consider it an event, when we can catch a glimpse of Mrs. Linwood.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We know," she added, with a smile, "what a sacrifice we impose on Mr. Linwood, when we deprive him of your society."
