1809
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From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
1811
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From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
AustennounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
Chawton
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From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
deathbednounUS /ˈdeθbed/
the last few hours before death
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
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 The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
being one more than seven
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
a social unit living together
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
of great significance or value
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
Jane
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From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
Jane's
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From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
not any; not one
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
and nothing more
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
an amount of time
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
not used up
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
SENSIBILITYnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
Steventon
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From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The first six of these years must have been singularly happy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
transactverbUS /trænˈzækt/
conduct business
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The eldest, James, Rector of Steventon, could reach his mother's house in a morning's ride through pleasant country lanes; Edward, the Squire, occasionally occupied the 'Great House' at Chawton, and often lent it to one of his naval brothers; while Henry in London was only too happy to receive his sisters, show them the sights of the metropolis, and transact Jane's literary business.
which person or people
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Into this period were to be crowded a large proportion of her most important literary work, and all the contemporary recognition which she was destined to enjoy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So far as we know, she was in good health, she was a member of a cheerful family party, and she was under the protection of brothers who would see that she and her mother and sister suffered no discomfort.
a late time of life
From this reading _SENSE AND SENSIBILITY_ 1809-1811 We are now bringing Jane Austen to the home which she was to occupy through all the remaining eight years of her life--the home from which she went to lie on her deathbed at Winchester.
