adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
amore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
breakfast-room
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From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
conceivingverbUS /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
egg-shells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat and cried _con_ _amore_ as her uncle intended, but it was _con_ _amore_ fraternal and no other.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
solicitudes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Crawford had, as he foretold, been very punctual, and short and pleasant had been the meal.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading William was gone, and she now felt as if she had wasted half his visit in idle cares and selfish solicitudes unconnected with him.
William
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From this reading The ball was over, and the breakfast was soon over too; the last kiss was given, and William was gone.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After seeing William to the last moment, Fanny walked back to the breakfast-room with a very saddened heart to grieve over the melancholy change; and there her uncle kindly left her to cry in peace, conceiving, perhaps, that the deserted chair of each young man might exercise her tender enthusiasm, and that the remaining cold pork bones and mustard in William’s plate might but divide her feelings with the broken egg-shells in Mr. Crawford’s.
