Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

put or send forth

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Farther traits in the character of Sir Charles Grandison.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

third-person singular of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Farther traits in the character of Sir Charles Grandison.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

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From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

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From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

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From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

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From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Farther traits in the character of Sir Charles Grandison.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

in the recent past

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

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From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

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From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

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From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

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From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

term of address for a man

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

in the direction of

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Farther traits in the character of Sir Charles Grandison.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She enumerates the engagements that engross the time of Sir Charles; and mentions her tender regard toward the two sons of Mrs. Oldham, the penitent mistress of his father Sir Thomas.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Explanation of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately brought him from abroad.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A visit from the Earl of G----, and his sister Lady Gertrude.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Sir Charles negociates a treaty of marriage for Lord W----; and resolves to attempt the restoring of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Byron wishes that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she might with the more ease cast of her acknowledged shackles.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men.