Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

later than; following

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

(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 After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

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From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

every person

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

set up or found

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

a man of refinement

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

the act of departing

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

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

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

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 Miss Clarendon knew her only by reputation.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

joined in matrimony

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

of an obscure nature

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Clarendon knew her only by reputation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a human being

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Miss Clarendon knew her only by reputation.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

being very thin

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

in the near future

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

express in speech

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

having a supporting base

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in diverse ways

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in or at the place that

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

during the time that

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

which person or people

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Clarendon inquired from a gentleman near them, who the lady was with the outstretched scraggy neck--Lady Katrine Hawksby.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.

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

From this reading Then leaned forward, stretching her scraggy neck, one who had good reason to believe that the husband would soon speak out--the public would soon hear of a separation: and everybody must be satisfied that there could not be a separation without good grounds.

but in spite of that

From this reading Another version stated that the story had not yet been fully explained to the husband, that he had found the locket on the table in a room that he had suddenly entered, where he discovered her kneeling to the person in question,--“the person in question” being sometimes a woman and sometimes a man.

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

From this reading After setting down Lady Cecilia at her mother’s, the aunt and niece proceeded to the picture sale which Miss Clarendon was eager to attend, as she was in search of a pendant to a famous Berghem she possessed; and while she was considering the picture, she had the advantage of hearing a story, which seemed, indeed, to be told for the amusement of the whole room, by a party of fashionables who were standing near her:--a wonderful story of a locket, which was going about; it was variously told, but all agreed in one point--that a young married lady of high rank had never dared to appear in the World since her husband had seen this locket in her hands--it had brought out something--something which had occurred before marriage;--and here mysterious nods were interchanged.