used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
Amazonian
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From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
any thing at all
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
cosinessnoun
a state of warm snug comfort
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
domesticitynounUS /ˌdoʊmeˈstɪsəti/
the quality of being domestic or domesticated
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
doted
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From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
EnglishwomannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃwʊmən/
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
equalled
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From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
set up or found
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
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 On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
Saville
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From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
Saville's
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From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mr. Saville also struck me as just a likely sort of man to be the father of such a clever, popular son.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
express a supposition
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On being introduced to John Saville’s home, I found a great deal more of simple solid comfort than I had expected, and such an air of domesticity as my own residence in the college had led me to suppose altogether absent from New Amazonian dwellings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading At my own request, my visit was of the most informal kind, and not another stranger was there here to disturb the cosiness of the quiet chat which I wished to enjoy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Saville was possessed of the bright brown hair, clear rosy skin, and deep grey eyes, so indicative of pure Irish descent, coupled with a grace and charm of manner I had never seen equalled by an Englishwoman of similar age.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was clear that they both doted upon him, and just as clear that he would have been sorry to do anything likely to cause them grief.
