used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
(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 Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
for the reason that
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
Bonnifay
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From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
CLIFFSnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
being one more than seven
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
an act that fails
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
a young female
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
coins made of gold
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
gold-bearingadjective
containing gold
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
gold-mine
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From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
an instinctive motive
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
something that is lost
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
not any; not one
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
Peveril
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From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
Richard
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From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
a special situation
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a popular Oxford man and stroke of the 'varsity eight he was a hero to attract almost any girl.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
at the time that
From this reading A VISION OF THE CLIFFS Rose Bonnifay had acted more from impulse than from real feeling when she consented to become engaged to Richard Peveril.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Miss Rose said "gold"-mine to herself, because, while Peveril had not specified the character of his property, she imagined all Western mines to be gold-bearing.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She was greatly disappointed at his failure to rejoin them, and wondered what he could mean by announcing the loss of his fortune when he was still the owner of a gold-mine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His wealth was by no means to be despised, and it would certainly be a fine thing to have him in devoted attendance during her proposed trip to Norway.
