used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
(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 I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY MASON AND HER SON.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
centred
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From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
at any time
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
set up or found
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY MASON AND HER SON.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
of great significance or value
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY MASON AND HER SON.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
marriageableadjective
of girls or women who are eligible to marry
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading LADY MASON AND HER SON.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
a human being
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
a male human offspring
From this reading LADY MASON AND HER SON.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such educated persons, however, will probably be aware that she is not intended to be the heroine.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
precisely as stated
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I trust that it is already perceived by all persistent novel readers that very much of the interest of this tale will be centred in the person of Lady Mason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some such heroine in some future number shall be forthcoming, with as much of the heroic about her as may be found convenient; but for the present let it be understood that the person and character of Lady Mason is as important to us as can be those of any young lady, let her be ever so gracious or ever so beautiful.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The heroine, so called, must by a certain fixed law be young and marriageable.
