used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
bien
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
chere
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
Comtesse
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From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
D'Esterre
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From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
Eh
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
at any time
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
communicated in words
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
set up or found
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
ten 10s
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
Leinsengen
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From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "THE OPERA."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
Sontag's
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From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE OPERA."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She did, however, reach the house, on the evening in question, before the conclusion of the third act, and found the Comtesse Leinsengen already in her box.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
Tilney
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From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
voilà
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
vous
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Oh no; I drove home immediately after you went away; but I had a thousand things of consequence to do, and could not positively arrive sooner.
at the time that
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Lady Tilney should keep a determination formed fully one hundred and forty-four hours before the season of its fulfilment, or retain on the Saturday evening the same degree of passionate admiration of the Sontag's powers, which she had expressed on the previous Wednesday to Lord Albert D'Esterre, when announcing her intention of being present at the first scene of the Opera.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
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From this reading "Eh bien, ma chere, à la fin vous voilà! have you been ever since at dat tiresome dinner?"
