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Chapter XXVII
MISS AMEDROZ IS PURSUED. "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park. "Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain. "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further." "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
later than; following
From this reading “"You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
later than; following
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ IS PURSUED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ IS PURSUED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ IS PURSUED.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing is settled, ma'am," said the Captain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ IS PURSUED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall certainly endeavour to see her again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to tell me that after what has passed you intend to follow her up any further."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose now, my dear, it may be considered that everything is settled about that young lady," said Lady Aylmer to her son, on the same day that Miss Amedroz left Aylmer Park.
