used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
(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 On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
Aston
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From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
Hargrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
possessing material wealth
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
showilyadverb
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
SOUTHEYnoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading SOUTHEY.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one Must be mine inmate, for I may not choose, But love him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the present occasion, the ladies of the family were all as finely and as tastefully dressed in the newest mode, as an evening at home could allow--and certainly, taken together, they might have been regarded as a singularly fine family.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
Villars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
accept gladly
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
in or at the place that
From this reading The drawing-room had been studiously arranged, and had not failed to become what it was intended to be--tempting morning and evening lounge, where every single, and eligible man, obtained an easy chair, an amusing chat, and a welcome, which flattered his vanity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the Saturday evening of the week which had been so eventful at Aston, the Villars family were assembled in their showily furnished drawing-room, in Sydney Place, Bath, each engaged in different occupations; but all eagerly expecting the promised arrival of their rich cousin, Colonel Hargrave.
