used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
confined by bonds
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
Choisies
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From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
Lettres
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From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
Marshire
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From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
used to form the superlative
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
not any; not one
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
by chance
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
Sara
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From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
Sevigne
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From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
make square
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
St
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From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In much anxiety, for his Grace was very much in love, he composed, after three hours of careful thought, a reply, and, having read the least tender but most sensible passages to his lawyer, he himself left the communication, together with a beautifully bound copy of "Lettres Choisies," by Madame de Sevigne, at St. James's Square.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
at the time that
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days furnished a very short speculation when the result might possibly decide the whole course of her life."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father.
