used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
(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 "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
Arundel
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From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
CEASEverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
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 Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
far-seeing
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From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
not accessible to view
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
Hubert
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From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
jocoseadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɔːˈkoʊz/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
Marchmont
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From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
Marchmont's
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From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
Olivia
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From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
on the contrary
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
simple-hearted
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From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
Swampington
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From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Edward had prepared his uncle for the possibility of such a proposal by sundry jocose allusions and arch hints upon the subject of John Marchmont's admiration for Olivia.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Rector of Swampington, being a simple-hearted and not very far-seeing man, thanked God heartily for the chance that had befallen his daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Hubert Arundel was not so much surprised as might have been anticipated at the proposal made him by his wealthy neighbour.
at the time that
From this reading "WHEN SHALL I CEASE TO BE ALL ALONE?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The frank and rather frivolous young man thought it was his cousin's handsome face that had captivated the master of Marchmont Towers, and was quite unable to fathom the hidden motive underlying all John's talk about Miss Arundel.
