used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
(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 Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
for the reason that
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The ladies followed them of course.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
the act of departing
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The ladies followed them of course.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
half-inclined
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From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
Herberts
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From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies followed them of course.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
Laura
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From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
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 Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
the force of workers available
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
neat-handed
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From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
Pelham's
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From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
repined
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From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
Tacitusnoun
Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ladies followed them of course.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Lady Pelham's beautiful niece drew thither all the gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
Walbourne
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From this reading Never had Walbourne attracted so many visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Lady Pelham repined at the desertion of the Herberts, it was not because their departure consigned her to solitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The beauty and modesty of Laura charmed the men, while the women were half-inclined to think it an unfounded slander that such a good-natured, obliging, neat-handed creature studied mathematics, and read Tacitus in the original.
