adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
Belinda
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From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E O.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
Hervey
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From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading E O.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
Ormond
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From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading His power over himself was now to be put to a severe trial.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading As he saw no possibility of receding with honour, he, with becoming resolution, desired to urge things forward as fast as possible, and to strengthen in his mind the sense of the _necessity_ of the sacrifice that he was bound to make.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His passions were naturally impetuous, but he had by persevering efforts brought them under the subjection of his reason.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Though Clarence Hervey was not much disposed to see either Virginia or her father whilst he was in the state of perturbation into which he had been thrown by his interview with Belinda, yet he did not delay to send his servant home with a note to Mrs. Ormond, to say that he would meet Mr. Hartley, whenever he pleased, at his lawyer’s, to make whatever arrangements might be necessary for proper settlements.
