adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
anacreontic
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From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
Clermont-park
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From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
Godfrey
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From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
Hauton
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From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
high-bred
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From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
ladyship's
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From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
music-room
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From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
piano-forte
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From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
practising
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From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Godfrey Percy went in the morning to inquire after the health of his fair partner: this was only a common civility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On his way thither he overtook and joined a party of gentlemen, who were also going to Clermont-park.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They entered into conversation, and talked of the preceding night--one of the gentlemen, an elderly man, who had not been at the ball, happened to be acquainted with Miss Hauton, and with her family.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her voice was delightful; but he was surprised, and not pleased, by the choice of her songs: she was singing, with some other high-bred young ladies, songs which, to use the gentlest expression, were rather too _anacreontic_--songs which, though sanctioned by fashion, were not such as a young lady of taste would prefer, or such as a man of delicacy would like to hear from his sister or his wife.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Godfrey heard from him all the particulars respecting Lady Anne Hauton, and was thrown into a melancholy reverie by learning that Miss Hauton had been educated by this mother, and had always lived with her till her ladyship’s death, which happened about two years before this time.--After receiving this intelligence, Godfrey heard little more of the conversation that passed till he reached Clermont-park.--A number of young people were assembled in the music-room practising for a concert.--Miss Hauton was at the piano-forte when he entered the room: she was sitting with her back to the door, surrounded by a crowd of amateurs; she did not see him--he stood behind listening to her singing.
