used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
adamantadjectiveUS /ˈædəmənt/
impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
Bedford
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From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
Betty
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From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
Betty's
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From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
the act of breaking something
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
psychological suffering
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
dukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
embroglio
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From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
at any time
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
highest in quality
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
JacobitenounUS /ˈdʒækəbaɪt/
a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
Kensington
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From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
mediatorsnounUS /ˈmiːdieɪtərz/
plural of “mediator” — a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
Ormond
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From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
having a point
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
with speed
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
except for; apart from
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
having come into contact
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In spite of Betty’s impatience and misery, they waited, and Devonshire, Ormond, and Bedford, two great English peers and the greatest Irish one, went up to Kensington to save one young woman’s heart from breaking, caring little enough for the Jacobite earl himself.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
William
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From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading LADY RUSSELL IT happened that Lady Russell advised delay in the appeal to the king; she wished to wait for the results of the interview between his majesty and the three dukes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Indeed, the older woman knew the king well enough to be sure that his heart might be touched by a woman’s grief, though in affairs of state he could be adamant.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Surely no fair woman ever won greater mediators as quickly as did poor Lady Betty.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Lady Russell hoped little, however, from their efforts, though she said not a word of this to the distracted young wife but, instead, pointed out the advantages of waiting until they could appeal to William quite alone—as two women in distress—and with no connection with any political embroglio.
