adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
Adolphus
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From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
Aminta
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From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
blindwormnoun
small burrowing legless European lizard with tiny eyes; popularly believed to be blind
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
by-play
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From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
glidersnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdərz/
plural of “glider” — aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
innocuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjuːəs/
not injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
Morsfield
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From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
Morsfield's
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From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
Ormont
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From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
shufflesnounUS /ˈʃʌfəlz/
plural of “shuffle” — the act of mixing cards haphazardly
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading VISITS OF FAREWELL The noise in London over Adolphus Morsfield's tragical end disturbed Lord Ormont much less than the cessation of letters from his Aminta; and that likewise, considering his present business on her behalf, he patiently shrugged at and pardoned, foreseeing her penitent air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He could do it lightly after going some way to pardon his offending country.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was her sex that made her one of the gliders in grasses, some of whom are venomous; but she belonged to the order only as an innocuous blindworm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could pronounce her small by-play with Morsfield innocent, her efforts to climb the stairs into Society quite innocent; judging her, of course, by her title of woman.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading For Aminta had not offended, his robust observation of her was moved to the kindly humorous by a reflective view here and there of the downright woman her clever little shuffles exposed her to be, not worse.
