used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
anew
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
agitations
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From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
AKENSIDE
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From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
Amanda
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From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
make calm or still
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
Euphrasia
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From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
long-connected
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From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
on one occasion
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
move upward
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The dejection of Amanda gradually declined, as the idea of seeing Lord Mortimer again revived.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She endeavored to calm the emotions these ideas gave rise to, by reflecting that a short time now would most probably terminate her suspense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
at the time that
From this reading "A song, a flower, a name, at once restore Those long-connected scenes when first they moved The attention----."--AKENSIDE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It revived not, however, without hopes, fears, and agitations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes she imagined she should find him devoted to Lady Euphrasia; then again believed his honor and sincerity would not allow him to give her up so suddenly, and that this apparent indifference proceeded from resentment, which would vanish if an opportunity once offered (and she trusted there would) for explaining her conduct.
