used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The exclamation itself was of the plainest character--it was, ‘Oh!
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
Courtenay
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From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
four-and-twenty
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From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
a social unit living together
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The exclamation itself was of the plainest character--it was, ‘Oh!
Langton-Courtenay
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From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The exclamation itself was of the plainest character--it was, ‘Oh!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
win a victory over
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
by chance
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
plainest
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From this reading The exclamation itself was of the plainest character--it was, ‘Oh!
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before four-and-twenty hours had passed, a certain premonition of approaching change had stolen into the air at Langton-Courtenay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Blank, too, had been received by Mr. Courtenay in a private audience, where he treated her with the courtesy due from one crowned head to another; but, nevertheless, gave her fully to understand that her reign was over.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This took her all the more by surprise, that she had expected quite the reverse, from his words and looks in the morning; and it was perhaps an exclamation which burst from her as she withdrew, amazed and indignant, to her own room, which betrayed the possibilities of the future to the household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss Blank was not prone to exclamations, nor to betraying herself in any way; but to have your resignation blandly accepted, when you expected to be implored, almost with tears, to retain your post, is an experience likely to overcome the composure of any one.
