used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
(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 Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
Cecilia
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From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
Clare
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From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
Clare's
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From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
dearly loved
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
griefs
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From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
go away from a place
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
Masterton
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From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
the force of workers available
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
not any; not one
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
parentallyadverb
in a parental manner
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
upbraidedverbUS /əpˈbreɪdɪd/
past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
precisely as stated
From this reading A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I took my leave, more composed in mind, and the next day I went down to Lady de Clare's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
at the time that
From this reading I was kindly received, more than kindly, I was affectionately and parentally received by the mother, and by Cecilia as a dear brother; but they perceived my melancholy, and when they had upbraided me for my long neglect, they inquired the cause.
Windermear
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From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I had already made Lady de Clare acquainted with my previous history, I had no secrets; in fact, it was a consolation to confide my griefs to them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lord Windermear was too much above me--Mr Masterton was too matter-of-fact--Timothy was too inferior--and they were all men; but the kind soothing of a woman was peculiarly grateful, and after a sojourn of three days, I took my leave, with my mind much less depressed than when I arrived.
