Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

the state of being absent

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

(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 As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

in addition

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

in an awkward manner

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

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From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

a small house with a single story

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

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From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

the act of departing

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

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From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

a social unit living together

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

in a gay manner

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

having much knowledge or education

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

engage in

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

absolutely essential

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

by chance

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

on the contrary

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

argue in protest or opposition

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

recurring again and again

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this Emily replied, gaily, that possibly, if he conducted himself to their satisfaction; they would intercede for his admission.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Expressing his pleasure at this promise, as Mrs. Wilson thought rather awkwardly, Denbigh changed the conversation.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

in or at the place that

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading As he led her into the house, he laughingly informed her that he had that morning received a letter which would make his absence from L-- -- necessary for a short time, and that he must remonstrate against these long and repeated visits to a cottage where all attendants of the male sex were excluded, as they encroached greatly on his pleasures and improvements, bowing, as he spoke, to Mrs. Wilson.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At dinner he repeated to the family what he had mentioned to Emily of his departure, and also his expectation of meeting with Lord Chatterton during his journey.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Emily threw a look of pleasure on Denbigh, as he handed her from the carriage, which would have said, if looks could talk, "In the principles you have displayed on more than one occasion, I have a pledge of your worth."