a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
have
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
carefully weighed
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
placed crosswise
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
a state of high honor
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
and nothing more
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
absolutely essential
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
and nothing more
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I can never complain of any inconvenience in our noble cause," said Mrs Tarleton.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
Tarleton
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From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The enemy's troops have crossed the river, and it has been considered necessary to fortify this post."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But you find us somewhat in marshal array just now, and I am afraid may be put to some inconvenience.
accept gladly
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew well that not only would she cheerfully bear any inconvenience, but would glory in any suffering or hardship she might be called on to endure on account of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad to welcome you and your niece to my house under any circumstances, Mrs Tarleton," said he, as he led them up the steps.
