used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
Chesleigh
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From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
Clare
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From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
Elinor
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From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
Elinor's
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From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
a social unit living together
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
Glenalvans
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From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Glenalvans' guest lingered on, fascinated, it appeared, by the attractions of the beautiful Elinor.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading He consented by their urgent invitation to prolong his stay another week.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At least Elinor stoutly maintained this fact in the privacy of the family circle, while Clare as obstinately persisted that Mr. Chesleigh was perfectly impartial in his attentions to both.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading A week elapsed, and there seemed but little prospect of the little prisoner's release from the haunted chambers of the ruined wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But however doubtful was Elinor's impression, the fact remained that he was pleased with his visit.
