used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
intentionally conceived
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
ConsummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
greatly pleased
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
your usual mood
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
drawing-room
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From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond criticism her breeding; excellent her education.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
social deportment
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
not any; not one
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
Otway
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From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
unfeignedadjective
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
From this reading Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There appeared, too, in her ordinary speech, her common look, a real amiability of disposition; one could not imagine her behaving harshly or with conscious injustice.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her manners--within the recognised limits--were frank, spontaneous; she had for the most part a liberal tone in conversation, and was evidently quite incapable of bitter feeling on any everyday subject.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Consummate as an ornament of the drawing-room, she would be no less admirably at ease on the tennis lawn, in the boat, on horseback, or walking by the seashore.
