used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
(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 The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
Avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
characterized by great determination
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
entrapping
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From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
divisible by two
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
FalsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
a man of refinement
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
Gourlay
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From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
Lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading For this purpose, he determined to put on a cheerful face, and assume, as far as in him lay, an air of uncommon satisfaction.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now this was a task of no ordinary difficulty for Sir Thomas to encounter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The expression of all the fiercer and darker passions was natural to such a countenance as his; but even to imagine such a one lit up with mirth, was to conceive an image so grotesque and ridiculous, that the firmest gravity must give way before it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Thomas Gourlay, after his unpleasant interview with the stranger, rode easily home, meditating upon some feasible plan by which he hoped to succeed in entrapping his daughter into the avowal of her lover's name, for he had no doubt whatsoever that the gentleman at the inn and he were one and the same individual.
