used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Hargrave was a little disconcerted.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
drawing-room
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From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
Hargrave
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From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
Laura
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From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hargrave was a little disconcerted.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
by chance
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
with low volume
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
shewed
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From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
not in physical motion
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
Walbourne
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From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Pelham was not disappointed in her expectation of seeing Colonel Hargrave on the following day.
in or at the place that
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He called at Walbourne while her Ladyship was still at her toilette; and was shown into the drawing-room, where Laura had already taken her station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She rose to receive him, with an air which shewed that his visit gave her neither surprise nor pleasure; and, motioning him to a distant seat, quietly resumed her occupation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He expected that Laura would shun him, with marks of strong resentment, or perhaps with the agitation of offended love; and he was prepared for nothing but to entreat the audience which she now seemed inclined to offer him.
