used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
(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 The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
placed crosswise
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
ever-increasing
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From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
light-heartedlyadverb
in a light-hearted manner
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
not any; not one
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Here probably awaited a stepmother with her children, and Frances doubted the cordiality of the approaching reception.
Strafford
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From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
confined on all sides
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking back over the day now drawn to its close, she marvelled at her own courage in approaching him as she had done, light-heartedly and confident.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
under normal conditions
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
Wentworth
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From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
which person or people
From this reading The ever-increasing fear of her father, a sentiment felt by nearly all those who encountered him, mingled with hatred, usually, on their part, but with growing affection on hers, prevented the putting of the question whether or no Lady Strafford was now in London.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frances Wentworth crossed the threshold of her father’s house with more trepidation than she had experienced on entering the palace of the King at Hampton Court.
but in spite of that
From this reading Their journey together had been silent since he ceased the exposition of the difficulties which surrounded him,--a man whom all England regarded as being paramount in the kingdom, yet in reality baffled and almost at bay.
