used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
agreeingverbUS /əˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
apotheosisnounUS /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsəs/
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
Clarendon
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From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
usually; as a rule
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
Isabel
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From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
Maddison
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From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
joined in matrimony
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
Mayfair
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From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
presumptiveadjectiveUS /priˈzʌmptɪv/
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
shirenounUS /ʃaɪr/
a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever might be the drawbacks, there was much to be said for the bargain.
at the time that
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By agreeing to the alternative proposal she became wife of a county member, mistress of a mansion in Mayfair and of a delightful estate in ------shire, presumptive possessor, before many years should have passed, of a fortune solidly correspondent with such show of dignity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Six months prior to the event Isabel had been on the point of accepting an engagement as a governess at a salary of twenty-six pounds a year.
a late time of life
From this reading Handsome, penniless, but nineteen years old, at a step she had achieved social apotheosis.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Isabel Maddison married Mr. Clarendon she was generally esteemed, among such as had any interest in the matter, a highly fortunate young woman.
