used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
for the reason that
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
how
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From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
Luciana
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From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
a particular point in time
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
not any; not one
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
on the contrary
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
possessing material wealth
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
move hurridly
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
cut with a saw
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
possessing sweep
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
carry out
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her court multiplied daily, partly because her impetuosity roused and attracted so many, partly because she knew how to attach the rest to her by kindness and attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading One of her courtiers always carried about a purse, with orders, whatever place they passed through, to inquire there for the most aged and most helpless persons, and give them relief, at least for the moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading So swept on Luciana in the social whirlpool, driving the rush of life along before her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Generous she was in the highest degree; her aunt's affection for her, and her bridegroom's love, had heaped her with beautiful and costly presents, but she seemed as if nothing which she had was her own, and as if she did not know the value of the things which had streamed in upon her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One day she saw a young lady looking rather poorly dressed by the side of the rest of the party, and she did not hesitate a moment to take off a rich shawl which she was wearing and hang it over her--doing it, at the same time, in such a humorous, graceful way that no one could refuse such a present so given.
