used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
at or in or to any place
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
move towards
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
Aurora's
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From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
can't
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From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
Francisca
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From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
a young female
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
ill-humour
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From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
music-room
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From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
by chance
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
a human being
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
pretensionnounUS /priˈtenʃən/
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
not often
From this reading 'A face like Aurora's, however, is seldom to be seen anywhere,' said Francisca.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
Theodore
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From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was annoyed, and said to Francisca, 'I can't imagine what that girl wants; I have never in my life beheld a person with so much pretension.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If she expects that _I_ shall approach her upon my knees, according to the homage she is perhaps accustomed to in Holstein, she will find herself much mistaken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some days after the little scene in the music-room, Theodore took great pains to dispel the gloom his ill-humour had occasioned, and he tried, by unusual courtesy, to do away with any disagreeable impression he might have made upon Aurora; but she appeared to notice as little his efforts to please as she had previously noticed his indifference, which had bordered on rudeness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading One does not worship a pretty face so much in this part of the world; thank Heaven, here beauty is not so rare.'
