Chapter IX

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From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

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From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

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From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

highly skilled

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

in actual fact

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

speak to

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

later than; following

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

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From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(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 The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

eagerly desirous

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

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From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

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From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

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From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a social unit living together

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

set up or found

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

a man of refinement

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the act of giving

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

destroyed or killed

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

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From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

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From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

excessively quick

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

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From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

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From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

immediately past

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

engage in

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

and nothing more

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

in motion

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

not any; not one

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

and nothing more

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

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 The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

plural of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

by chance

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

an angry dispute

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

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From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

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From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

term of address for a man

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

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From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

in the near future

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

not in physical motion

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

in or at that place or location

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

precisely as stated

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

(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 Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

at the time that

From this reading & Miss B. walking by--& there was instantly a slight change in Sir Edw:’s countenance --with an anxious glance after them as they proceeded--followed by an early proposal to his Sister--not merely for moving, but for walking ( 86 ) on together to the Terrace--which altogether gave an hasty turn to Charlotte’s fancy, cured her of her halfhour’s fever, & placed her in a more capable state of judging, when Sir Edw: was gone, of _how_ agreable he had actually been.--“Perhaps there was a good deal in his Air & Address; And his Title did him no harm.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

during the time that

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

which person or people

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading --I make no apologies for my Heroine’s vanity.--If there are young Ladies in the World at her time of Life, more dull of Fancy & more careless of pleasing, I know them not, & never wish to know them.--At last, from the low French windows of the Drawing room which commanded the road & all the Paths across the Down, Charlotte & Sir Edw: as they sat, could not but observe Lady D.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She liked him.-- Sober-minded as she was, she thought ( 85 ) him agreable, & did not quarrel with the suspicion of his finding her equally so, which _would_ arise from his evidently disregarding his Sister’s motion to go, & persisting in his station & his discourse.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The popularity of the Parkers brought them some visitors the very next morning; --amongst them, Sir Edw^d Denham & his Sister, who having been at Sanditon H-- drove on to pay their Compliments; & the duty of Letter- writing being accomplished, Charlotte was settled with M^{rs} P.-- in the Drawing room in time to see them all.--The Denhams were the only ones to excite particular attention.

but in spite of that

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Charlotte was glad to complete her knowledge of the family by an introduction to them, & found them, the better half at least-- (for while single, the _Gentleman_ may sometimes be thought the better half, ( 84 ) of the pair)--not unworthy notice.-- Miss D. was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved, giving the idea of one who felt her consequence with Pride & her Poverty with Discontent, & who was immediately gnawed by the want of an handsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which their Groom was leading about still in her sight.--Sir Edw^d was much her superior in air & manner;--certainly handsome, but yet more to be remarked for his very good address & wish of paying attention & giving pleasure.--He came into the room remarkably well, talked much--& very much to Charlotte, by whom he chanced to be placed--& she soon perceived that he had a fine Countenance, a most pleasing gentleness of Voice, & a great deal of Conversation.