used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
(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 Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
the act of departing
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
expediteverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪt/
speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
a young female
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
highest in quality
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
and nothing more
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
a human being
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
retardingverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “retard” — cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of her greatest splendour, although distinguished by her merit, she was so handsome that she was called "The Beauty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Known by this name only, what more was required to increase the jealousy and hatred of her sisters?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her charms, and the general esteem in which she was held, might have induced her to hope for a much more advantageous establishment than her sisters; but feeling only for her father's misfortunes, far from retarding his departure from a city in which she had enjoyed so much pleasure, she did all she could to expedite it.
which person or people
From this reading Every intelligent person, who saw her in her true light, was eager to give her the preference over her sisters.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This young girl was as contented in their solitude as she had been in the midst of the world.
