used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Earl of G---- and Lady Gertrude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner.
accedesverbUS /ækˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Earl of G---- and Lady Gertrude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner.
(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 Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
comparesnounUS /kəmˈperz/
plural of “compare” — qualities that are comparable
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The Earl of G---- and Lady Gertrude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
entreats
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From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
Gertrude
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From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
Grandison
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From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
Grandison's
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From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Purport of it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
PurportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading Purport of it.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The Earl of G---- and Lady Gertrude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching marriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
solicitsverbUS /səˈlɪsəts/
third-person singular of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
up to a particular time
From this reading The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G----; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to breakfast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Charles solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage before he leaves England.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Miss Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Visit from Lord G----, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Miss Grandison's reluctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties; though wholly unprepared, she says.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Earl of G---- and Lady Gertrude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner.
