having fair knowledge of
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
BloomfieldnounUS /ˈbluːmfiːld/
United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
CORDELIA
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From this reading CORDELIA.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
Effingham
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From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
the organ of sight
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
gentleman-like
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From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
Haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
not any; not one
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
on one occasion
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
carry out
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She perceived at once that he was acquainted with the state of things between her and Paul.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
hard to endure
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
unobservantadjective
not consciously observing
From this reading Eve herself was not unobservant of these peculiarities, nor was she slow in comprehending the reason.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
at the time that
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Haply, when I shall wed, That lord, whose hand must take my plight, shall carry Half my love with him, half my care and duty."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As no man could be more gracefully or delicately polite than John Effingham, when the humour seized him, Mrs. Bloomfield was struck with the kind and gentleman-like manner with which he met his young kinswoman on this trying occasion, and the affectionate tones of his voice, and the winning expression of his eye, as he addressed her.
