used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
(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 Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
Amanda
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From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
Belgrave
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From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
church-way
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From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
dirges
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From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
an old word for “before”
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
Euphrasia
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From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
importuneverb
beg persistently and urgently
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
immediately past
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
Martha
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From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
absolutely essential
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
not any; not one
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a course of conduct
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
perfidynounUS /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/
betrayal of a trust
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
pinedverbUS /paɪnd/
past form of “pine” — have a desire for something or someone who is not present
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
cut with a saw
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
required or under orders
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading He at last began to think, that though Amanda had been unhappily led astray, she might, ere this, have repented of her error, and forsaken Colonel Belgrave.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
which person or people
From this reading Our reader may recollect that we left him in London, in the deepest affliction for the supposed perfidy of Amanda--an affliction which knew no diminution from time; neither the tenderness of his aunt, Lady Martha Dormer, nor the kind consideration his father showed for him, who, for the present, ceased to importune him about Lady Euphrasia, could have any lenient effect upon him--he pined in thought, and felt a distaste to all society.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will now be necessary to account for the sudden appearance of Lord Mortimer at the convent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With dirges due, and sad array, Slow through the church-way path I saw him borne."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To know whether she had done so, or whether she could be prevailed upon to give him up, he believed, would be an alleviation of his sorrows.
