used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
in addition
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
Brimont
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
fiancé
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
Gobelli
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Leyton
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
mutuallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
Olga
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From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
on one occasion
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
other's
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
poppingnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
Pullen
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From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
with low volume
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
Ralph
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From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
have in common
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriet Brandt set off for Brussels in the best of spirits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Olga Brimont, on the contrary, although quietly happy in the prospect of keeping house for her brother, did not share in the transports of her Convent companion.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Madame Gobelli also much flattered her vanity by speaking of Ralph as if he were her confessed lover, and prospective _fiancé_, so that, what with the new scenes she was passing through, and her anticipated good fortune, Harriet was half delirious with delight, and looked as “handsome as paint” in consequence.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Alfred Brimont, observed, more than once, that she seemed to visibly shrink from Miss Brandt, and took an early opportunity of asking her the reason why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Captain Pullen had pledged himself to follow her in a couple of days, and had sketched with a free hand the pleasure they would mutually enjoy in each other’s company, without the fear of Mrs. Pullen, or Miss Leyton, popping on them round the corner.
