used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading And what was there disagreeable in your entertainment to-night?
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading And what was there disagreeable in your entertainment to-night?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
Glanville
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From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
how
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From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
not any; not one
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
and nothing more
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
partaken
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From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
quitted
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From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
in the near future
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And what was there disagreeable in your entertainment to-night?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
to-night
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From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
precisely as stated
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what was there disagreeable in your entertainment to-night?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, truly, sir, replied she, smiling, I have brought away no great relish for a renewal of the amusement I have partaken of to-night.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Being a chapter of the satirical kind._ At their return, Sir Charles told his niece, that she had now had a specimen of the world, and some of the fashionable amusements; and asked her how she had been entertained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If the world, in which you seem to think I am but newly initiated, affords only these kinds of pleasures, I shall very soon regret the solitude and books I have quitted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, pray? said Miss Glanville: what kind of amusements did your ladyship expect to find in the world?
