used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
in addition
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
Avondale
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From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
Calantha
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From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
carefully weighed
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Lady Margaret entered, and informed her of this.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
Glenarvon
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From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Lady Margaret entered, and informed her of this.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Margaret entered, and informed her of this.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
Margaret
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From this reading Lady Margaret entered, and informed her of this.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
a brief written record
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
in the near future
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
believed likely
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Margaret entered, and informed her of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
communicated in words
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lady Margaret without a word being uttered on her part, left the room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She also stated that the note would soon be returned into her own hands, and that this might convince her that although much might be suspected from its contents, neither herself nor the Duke were of opinion that Lord Avondale should at present be informed of the transaction.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Unable to rest, Calantha wrote during the whole of the night; and in the morning, she heard that the Duke was in possession of her letter.
but in spite of that
From this reading While Lady Margaret was yet speaking, the Duke, opening the door, with a severe countenance approached Calantha, and placing the letter to Lord Glenarvon upon the table, assured her, with coldness, that he considered her as her own mistress, and should not interfere.
