Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

later than; following

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

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From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

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From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

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From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

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From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

inflected form of “gad” — wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

destroyed or killed

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

death of a person

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

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

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

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

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

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

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

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 Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

information about recent and important events

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

not any; not one

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

win approval or support for

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

in the near future

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The past day had not been spent in vain by Ada.

to no avail

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

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From this reading Mrs. Weston had led her by degrees to open her heart to her, had made her perceive the real cause of her father’s displeasure, see her faults, and promise to confess them, a promise which she performed with many tears, as soon as she saw Eleanor in the morning.

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

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank, William, and Reginald talked a little at breakfast about the _fête_, but no one joined them, and Claude looked so grave that Eleanor was convinced that he had a headache, and vainly tried to persuade him to stay at home, instead of setting off to Devereux Castle immediately after breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TO the consternation of the disconsolate damsels, the first news they heard the next morning was that Mr. Mohun was gone to breakfast at Broomhill, and the intelligence was received by Frank Hawkesworth with a smile which they thought perfectly malicious.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE CRISIS ‘“Is this your care of the nest?” cried he, “It comes of your gadding abroad,” said she.’