amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
churlishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
rude and boorish
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
carefully weighed
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
Dancy
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From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
move gently or carefully
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
LODGERnoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading WILLIAMS'S LODGER.
engage in
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
Phillis
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From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
rain-pools
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From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
on the contrary
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
semi-darkness
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From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
sprightlinessnoun
animation and energy in action or expression
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Phillis felt rather shy and uncomfortable as she picked her way warily among the rain-pools in the semi-darkness.
(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 "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
WILLIAMS'SnounUS /ˈwɪljəmzɪz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading WILLIAMS'S LODGER.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her companion was inclined to be silent; most likely he considered her churlish in repelling his civil offers of help: so, to make amends, and set herself at her ease, she began to talk to him with an attempt at her old sprightliness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know this neighborhood well, Mr. Dancy?
