used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
AMPTHILL'S
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From this reading AMPTHILL'S WILL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
Annie
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From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
move towards
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
auspiciouslyadverb
in an auspicious manner
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
Beauport
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From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
Beauport's
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From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
set up or found
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the state of being honored
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
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 When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
Margaret
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From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
Maurice
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From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
neuralgianoun
acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
a human being
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
only a very short time before
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
SereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
refrain from harming
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
specially-grand
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From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to calling at Elm Lodge in person, Lady Beauport never gave the project another thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
TransparenciesnounUS /trænˈsperənsiz/
plural of “transparency” — permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
at the time that
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The acquaintance between Margaret and Annie, which commenced so auspiciously, scarcely ripened into intimacy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AMPTHILL'S WILL.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Lady Beauport's neuralgia passed away,--and her convalescence was much hurried by the near approach of a specially-grand entertainment given in honour of certain Serene Transparencies then visiting London,--she found that she could not spare Miss Maurice to go so long a distance, to be absent from her and her work for such a length of time.
