aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
Askerton
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From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
BELTON
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From this reading WILL BELTON.
Belton's
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From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
Clara
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From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
Clara's
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From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
set up or found
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clara had seen Mrs. Askerton in the meantime frequently, but that lady had kept her promise--almost to Clara's disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Belton came to the castle, and nothing further had been said at the cottage about his coming.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her father, indeed, mentioned Belton's name very frequently, saying something with reference to him every time he found himself in his daughter's presence.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WILL BELTON.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For she--though she had in truth disliked the proposition that her cousin could be coming with any special views with reference to herself had nevertheless sufficient curiosity about the stranger to wish to talk about him.
