adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
advisedlyadverbUS /ædˈvaɪzədli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
chastiseverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪz/
censure severely
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
Countess's
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
DAUGHTERSnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
DIGESTverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
entrustverbUS /enˈtrʌst/
confer a trust upon
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
Harrington
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
horsewhipnoun
a whip for controlling horses
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
Louisa
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
Lymport
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
malignitynoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
MEL
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
persuadernoun
someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
unflavouredadjective
without flavoring added
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
Uplift's
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From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The rumour, unflavoured by absolute malignity, was such; and it went on to say, that the sublime Mel, alive to the honour of his family, followed the fugitives with a pistol, and with a horsewhip, that he might chastise the offender according to the degree of his offence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The details of the interview between Mel and Mr. George were numerous, but at the same time various.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Some declared that he put a pistol to Mr. George's ear, and under pressure of that persuader got him into the presence of a clergyman, when he turned sulky; and when the pistol was again produced, the ceremony would have been performed, had not the outraged Church cried out for help.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading It was certain that he had not used the pistol: it was said that he had used the whip.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN WHICH THE DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MEL HAVE TO DIGEST HIM AT DINNER You must know, if you would form an estimate of the Countess's heroic impudence, that a rumour was current in Lymport that the fair and well- developed Louisa Harrington, in her sixteenth year, did advisedly, and with the intention of rendering the term indefinite, entrust her guileless person to Mr. George Uplift's honourable charge.
