used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
abstains
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From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
in the past
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
(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 So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
Broughton
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From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
cannot
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From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
Clarissa
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From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
dawnsnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
dearly loved
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
wanted intensely
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
command with authority
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
a movement into or inward
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
divisible by two
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
flingsnounUS /flɪŋz/
plural of “fling” — a usually brief attempt
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
for a limitless time
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
Georgie
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From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
Gowran
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From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
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 To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
on one occasion
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
and nothing more
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
Pullingham
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From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
on the contrary
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
Redmonds
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From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
accept gladly
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
at the time that
From this reading "Is she not passing fair?"--_Two Gentlemen of Verona._ The day at length dawns when Miss Broughton chooses to put in an appearance at Pullingham.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is Thursday evening on which she arrives, and as she has elected to go to the vicarage direct, instead of to Gowran, as Clarissa desired, nothing is left to the latter but to go down on Friday to the Redmonds' to welcome her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To stay at Gowran,--to fall, as it were, into the arms of luxury,--to be treated, as she knew she would be, by Clarissa, as an equal, even in worldly matters, would be only to unfit her for the routine that of necessity must follow.
a late time of life
From this reading So she abstains, and flings far from her all thought of a happiness that would indeed be real, as Clarissa had been dear to her two years ago; and to be dear to Georgie once would mean to be dear to her forever.
but in spite of that
From this reading She (Clarissa) had taken it rather badly that pretty Georgie will not come to her for a week or so before entering on her duties; yet in her secret soul she cannot help admiring the girl's pluck, and her determination to let nothing interfere with the business that must for the future represent her life.
