used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
(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 In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
Calantha
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From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
deem to be
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
dearly loved
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
enquiring
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From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
moving swiftly
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
fortuitousadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
having no cause or apparent cause
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
set up or found
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
How
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From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
the sound of laughing
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
Mandeville's
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From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
a particular point in time
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
determined
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
Selwyn
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From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
sponsorverbUS /ˈspɑːnsər/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
to-night
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From this reading In the first place, you must come to me to-night, for I have a little supper, and all my guests attend only in the hope of meeting you.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
in the direction of
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
precisely as stated
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How different from the animated discussion at Lady Mandeville’s, was the loud laugh and boisterous tone of Lady Augusta Selwyn, whom Calantha found, on her return, at that very moment stepping from her carriage, and enquiring for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Ah, my dear sweet friend,” she cried, flying towards Calantha, and shaking her painfully by the hand, “this fortuitous concurrence of atoms, fills my soul with rapture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I was resolved to see you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have promised and vowed three things in your name; therefore, consider me as your sponsor, and indeed I am old enough to be such.
