used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
Arabella
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From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
bewailed
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From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
Clelia
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From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
comest
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From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
any strong feeling
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
to come or go into
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
feignverbUS /feɪn/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
Glanville
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From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed, madam, said Lucy.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
intercedeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
staying power
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
a woman of refinement
From this reading No, indeed, madam, said Lucy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
Mandana
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From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed, madam, said Lucy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
plaineradjectiveUS /ˈpleɪnər/
comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
questionless
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From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
which person or people
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
belonging to which person
From this reading Thou comest, said she, I know, to intercede for that ungrateful man, whose infidelity I am weak enough to lament; but open not thy mouth, I charge thee, in his defence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nor bring me any account of his tears, his desperation, or his despair, said Arabella, since questionless he will feign them all to deceive me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as she saw Lucy enter, she started from her chair with great emotion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Not much plainer than the former._ Arabella, who had walked as fast as her legs would carry her, got home before Lucy could overtake her, and retiring to her chamber, gave way to a fresh burst of grief, and bewailed the infidelity of Glanville in terms befitting a Clelia or Mandana.
