AdvancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading _The Crisis Rapidly Advances_.
(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 All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
unvarying in nature
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
CrisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading _The Crisis Rapidly Advances_.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
Grandison
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From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
HENRIETTA
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From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
MontfortnounUS /ˈmɑːntfərt/
an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
on one occasion
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
with speed
From this reading _The Crisis Rapidly Advances_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
not in physical motion
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Crisis Rapidly Advances_.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
but in spite of that
From this reading This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation.
