used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
highly skilled
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
have
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
BenefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
Caermarthen
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From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
a female human offspring
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
wanted intensely
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
characterized by great determination
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
disobliged
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From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
Expences
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From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
InattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
LoftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
and nothing more
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
School-mistress
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From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
a male human offspring
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Benefits arising from Devotion.—The History of the Village School-mistress.—Fatal Effects of Inattention to Expences, in the History of Mr. Lofty.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some time after the birth of his daughter Anna, his elder brother, the Earl of Caermarthen, was reconciled to him; but this reconciliation only led him into expences, which his limited fortune could not bear.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His relations, however, seemed determined to push him forward in life, before he disobliged them by marrying the daughter of a country clergyman, an accomplished, sensible woman.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Mason desired the children to get their work, and draw near the table whilst she related the promised history; and in the afternoon, if the weather be fine, they were to visit the village school-mistress.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her father, the honourable Mr. Lofty, was the youngest son of a noble family; his education had been liberal, though his fortune was small.
