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From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
(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 All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
BathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
one or the other of two
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
EnthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
to an extreme degree
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
the act of giving
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
Heywoods
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From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
a message received and understood
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
social deportment
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
openheartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
without much difficulty
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
Sanditon
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From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
in the near future
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
sprainverbUS /spreɪn/
twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
not in physical motion
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
Travellors
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From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
precisely as stated
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The acquaintance, thus oddly begun, was neither short nor unimportant.
(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 _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
in or at the place that
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All that he understood of himself, he readily told, for he was very openhearted;--& where he might be himself in the dark, his conversation was still giving information, to such of the Heywoods as could observe.--By such he was perceived to be an Enthusiast; --on the subject of Sanditon, a complete Enthusiast.--Sanditon,-- the success of Sanditon as a small, fashionable Bathing Place was the object, for which he seemed to live.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Heywoods were a thoroughly respectable family, & every possible attention was paid in the kindest & most unpretending manner, to both Husband & wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
Willingden
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From this reading For a whole fortnight the Travellors were fixed at Willingden; Mr. P.’s sprain proving too serious for him to move sooner.--He had fallen into very good hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _He_ was waited on & nursed, & _she_ cheered & comforted with unremitting kindness-- and as every office of Hospitality & friendliness was received as it ought-- as there was not more good will on one ( 20 ) side than Gratitude on the other--nor any deficiency of generally pleasant manners on either, they grew to like each other in the course of that fortnight, exceedingly well.--M^r Parker’s Character & History were soon unfolded.
