Chapter XXXIX

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From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

being joined in close association

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

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From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

wet with dew

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

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From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

destroyed or killed

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

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 Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

mix together different elements

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

on one occasion

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

and nothing more

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

above and across; more than

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

express in words

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

a state of social isolation

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

not in physical motion

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading "The modest virtues mingled in her eyes, Still on the ground dejected, darting all Their humid beams into the opening flowers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

at the time that

From this reading Or when she thought-- Of what her faithless fortune promised once, They, like the dewy star Of evening, shone in tears."--THOMSON.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From his connections in London, she was compelled to mix in society--compelled, I say, for the natural gayety of her soul was quite gone, and that solitude, which permitted her to brood over the remembrance of past days, was the only happiness she was capable of enjoying.

which person or people

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

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From this reading When the terrors of Belgrave drove him from the kingdom, he had her removed to Woodhouse, to which, it may be remembered, he had once brought Amanda, and from which the imperious woman who then ruled was removed; but the principal domestic was equally harsh and insolent in her manner, and to her care the unfortunate Adela was consigned, with strict orders that she should not be allowed to receive any company, or correspond with any being.

the act of inflicting a wound

From this reading Adela, on the death of her father, was taken by Belgrave to England, though the only pleasure he experienced in removing her was derived from the idea of wounding her feelings, by separating her from Mrs. Marlowe, whom he knew she was tenderly attached to.