used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
speak to
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
anew
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
communicated in words
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
a man of refinement
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
come together
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
not any; not one
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
on one occasion
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
in the near future
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
Spoonbillnoun
wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the situation of Penelope when Lord Spoonbill called upon her.
(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 The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
at the time that
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
which person or people
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
belonging to which person
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a lady finds herself a second time alone with a gentleman who has once addressed her on an interesting topic, but whose address has not been altogether pleasant and agreeable, the lady's situation is by no means enviable.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr Primrose was not within: business demanded his attention in the City, and there he was likely to be detained some hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young lord, with well feigned seriousness, expressed his regret that he should be so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr Primrose, and he added that he would call again if Mr Primrose was likely soon to return.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is more distressing still when, in the recollection of the young lady, there are yet lingering the faint relics of brighter and better hopes.
