used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I do not like him."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
a female human offspring
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
DuffelnounUS /ˈdʌfəl/
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading "'Do not like him,' forsooth!
a young female
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
the act of departing
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I do not like him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Because I do not like him."
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Because I do not like him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
express a supposition
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
vain-headed
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From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
at the time that
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading And pray, are you going to reject the best offer in the county because of a simple whim? the mere fancy of a vain-headed, foolish and inexperienced girl?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did not before suppose that a daughter of mine would manifest such a want of common sense."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you persist in refusing to receive the addresses of Willard Duffel, when you know my preference for him?"
