AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
anew
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
Ellinor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
in or at or to some place
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the Easter recess, and he was at the house of one of his brother ministers somewhere in the North of England.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
Trevanion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading But Lady Ellinor was in London, and I was ushered into her presence.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Nothing could be more cordial than her manner, though she was evidently much depressed in spirits, and looked wan and careworn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was again foiled in seeing Trevanion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the kindest inquiries relative to my parents and the Captain, she entered with much sympathy into my schemes and plans, which she said Trevanion had confided to her.
