1798
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
1799
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
24
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From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Ashford
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From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
AustennounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Austens
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
CassandranounUS /kəˈsændrə/
(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Cassandra's
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From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
Dartford
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From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
apart from; not including
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
GODMERSHAM
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
Jane
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Jane's
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From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
the literary culture
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
for more time
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
as might be expected
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
not any; not one
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
on one occasion
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
the act of departing politely
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
Rowling
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
STEVENTON
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From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Austen was at this time in poor health, and Jane evidently felt the responsibility of taking charge of her in Cassandra's absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
precisely as stated
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading 'Bull and George,' Dartford: Wednesday [October 24, 1798].
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
which person or people
From this reading We know very little of Jane's doings there, except that she attended a ball at Ashford; but, on her parting from Cassandra (who was left behind) and returning to Steventon with her father and mother, we find ourselves fortunately in the company of the letters once more.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GODMERSHAM AND STEVENTON 1798-1799 Some change after this shock must have been desirable; and at the end of the same month Mr. and Mrs. Austen, with Cassandra and Jane, started on a visit to the Edward Austens--no longer at Rowling but at Godmersham, which, by the generosity of Mrs. Knight, was now become their residence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edward would naturally wish for a visit from his parents and sisters in his new and beautiful home.
