ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
Baymouth
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From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading She was his mother's legacy to him.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was his mother's legacy to him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
information about recent and important events
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
by chance
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
a human being
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
on the contrary
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
Rockminster
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From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was his mother's legacy to him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
be standing; be upright
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the announcement that Laura his sister was near him, Pen felt rather guilty.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PEN BEGINS TO DOUBT ABOUT HIS ELECTION.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Pen, in his own county, was thus carrying on his selfish plans and parliamentary schemes, news came to him that Lady Rockminster had arrived at Baymouth, and had brought with her our friend Laura.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His wish was to stand higher in her esteem, perhaps, than in that of any other person in the world.
