used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
carefully weighed
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
Hargrave
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From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
importunities
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From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
improprietynounUS /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
an improper demeanor
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
incitementnounUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
Laura
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From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
other's
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From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
a human being
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
self-distrustnoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading She feared that her desertion might remove one incitement to a virtuous course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But she considered, that while their future connection was doubtful, it was imprudent to strengthen by habitual intercourse their need of each other's society; and she reflected, that she could best estimate his character from actions performed beyond the sphere of her influence.
which person or people
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her watchful self-distrust made her fear to expose her resolution to his importunities; and she felt the impropriety of introducing into her aunt's family, a person who stood on terms with her which she did not choose to explain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without hesitation that Laura formed her resolution to conceal from Hargrave her place of abode.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt for the uneasiness which this concealment would cause him.
