used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
ADMINISTRATIONnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
a cherished desire
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
CANNING'S
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From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
CATHOLICadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
Erpingham
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From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
at any time
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
GODOLPHIN
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From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
GREY'SnounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
and nothing more
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
RAPIDadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
with speed
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
unusual or striking
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
SUCCESSIONnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
in the direction of
From this reading THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE.--REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN.--RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS.--CANNING’S ADMINISTRATION.--CATHOLIC QUESTION.--LORD GREY’S SPEECH.--CANNING’S DEATH.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
at the time that
From this reading Her friends were out of office, it is true; but she saw the time approaching rapidly when their opinions must come into power.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While in scenes like these, alternated with more refined and polished dissipation, Godolphin lavished away his life, Constance, became more and more powerful as one of the ornaments of a great political party.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few women in England ever mixed more actively in politics than Lady Erpingham, or with more remarkable ability.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had begun to love, for itself, the scheming of political ambition, and in any country but England she would have been a conspirator, and in old times might have risen to be a queen; but as it was, she was only a proud, discontented woman.
