used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
how long something has existed
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
for the reason that
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
put or send forth
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
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 _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
Emily
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From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
a social unit living together
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
Lennox
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From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
LINDORE
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From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
missy-ish
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From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
ostensibleadjectiveUS /ɑːˈstensəbəl/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
other's
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From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
on the contrary
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
in the near future
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
required or under orders
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
precisely as stated
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Hamlet._ LORD LINDORE and Colonel Lennox has been boyish acquaintances, and a sort of superficial, intimacy was soon established between them, which served as the ostensible cause of his frequent visits at Beech Park.
which person or people
From this reading But to Mary, who was more alive to the difference of their characters and sentiments than any other member of the family, this appeared very improbable, and she could not help suspecting that love for the sister, rather than friendship for the brother, was the real motive by which he was actuated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In half jesting manner she mentioned her suspicions to Lady Emily, who treated the idea with her usual ridicule.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I really could not have supposed you so extremely missy-ish, Mary," said she, "as to imagine that because two people like each other's society, and talk and laugh together a little more than usual, that the must needs be in love!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "It seems it is as proper to our age To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions, As it is common for the younger sort To lack discretion."
