Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

(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 Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

lower than previously

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

fill with distaste

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

your usual mood

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

divisible by two

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

at any time

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

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From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

without bounds

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

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From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

engage in

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

and nothing more

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

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From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

more desirable than another

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

cut with a saw

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Lord William had excellent abilities, knowledge, and superior qualities of every sort, all depressed by excessive timidity, to such a degree as to be almost useless to himself and to others.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.

which person or people

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

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From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Since Miss Caroline Percy’s arrival and appearance in town Lady Jane had, to do her justice, preserved with his lordship exactly the same even tenor of conduct; whatever her wishes might be, she had too much proper pride to compromise her own or her young friend’s dignity.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord William ----, “Well pleased to ‘scape from flattery to wit,” had always preferred Lady Jane Granville’s company to the society of those who courted him more, or with less delicacy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Moreover, her ladyship had sense and knowledge of character sufficient to perceive that such a sacrifice, or the least appearance of a disposition to make it, would be not only degrading, but vain: it would, she knew, for ever disgust and ruin them in the opinion of a man, who had infinitely more penetration and feeling than those who flattered him were aware that he possessed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The object that Lady Jane had in view was to prevent Caroline from discouraging, by premature candour, a passion which she saw rising in the heart of a young nobleman.