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 Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Account of the young earl's person and deportment.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
Beauchamp
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From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
cannot
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From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
confessesverbUS /kənˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Account of the young earl's person and deportment.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Account of the young earl's person and deportment.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
to come or go into
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading His farther proceedings in favour of the Mansfields.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading His farther proceedings in favour of the Mansfields.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
how
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From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His farther proceedings in favour of the Mansfields.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
Mansfields
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From this reading His farther proceedings in favour of the Mansfields.
the force of workers available
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
a human being
From this reading Account of the young earl's person and deportment.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading His farther proceedings in favour of the Mansfields.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
a male human offspring
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reflections on young men being sent by their parents to travel to foreign countries.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A visit from the Countess of D----, and the earl her son.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading Miss Byron confesses to the countess, that her heart is already a wedded heart, and that she cannot enter into a second engagement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Charles describes the interview he had with Sir Harry Beauchamp and his lady; and how he appeased the anger of the imperious lady.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Account of the young earl's person and deportment.
