used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
anew
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
Armine
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From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
Armine's
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From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
GRANDISON
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From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
humours
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From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
determined
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He remained moody and indolent, incapable of exertion, and a prey to the darkest humours; circumstances, however, occurred which rendered some energy on his part absolutely necessary.
the season of growth
From this reading As for Ferdinand, the spring had gradually restored him to health, but not to his former frame of mind.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MISS GRANDISON had resolved upon taking a house in London for the season, and had obtained a promise from her uncle and aunt to be her guests.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Armine’s sister was to join them from Bath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Reader Is Again Introduced to Captain Armine, during His Visit to London_.
