1811
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From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
1812
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From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
1814
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From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
232
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From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
28
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From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
31
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From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
7
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From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
advertisersnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzərz/
plural of “advertiser” — someone whose business is advertising
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
ascriptionnoun
assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
greatly pleased
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
Jane's
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From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
set down according to a plan
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
something that is lost
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
come together
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
and nothing more
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
PREJUDICEnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
filled with bewilderment
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She must have been delighted at the result.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
SensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
a quantity of money
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first advertisement--that in the _Morning Chronicle_ on October 31, 1811--merely describes it as 'a novel, called _Sense and Sensibility_, by Lady ----.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ascription satisfied the author's desire for concealment, but it puzzled the advertisers.
title-page
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From this reading _PRIDE AND PREJUDICE_ 1812-1814 The title-page of _Sense and Sensibility_ describes the book as being 'by a Lady.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the same paper, on November 7, it is styled an 'extraordinary novel by Lady ----'; while on November 28 it sinks to being an 'interesting novel,' but is ascribed to 'Lady A.'[232] Jane's expectations were so modest that she laid by a sum out of her very slender resources to meet the expected loss.
