consider or hold as true
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint, and acts accordingly.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint, and acts accordingly.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
Bartlett'snounUS /ˈbɑːrtləts/
possessive form of “bartlett” — United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison interrupted by Lady Gertrude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
Clementina
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From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
DebateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
Dr
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From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
Gertrude
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From this reading Conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison interrupted by Lady Gertrude.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
the act of departing
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
Grandison
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From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
Grandison's
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From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint, and acts accordingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison interrupted by Lady Gertrude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint, and acts accordingly.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
LudicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
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 Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint, and acts accordingly.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
relinquishingnounUS /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
have in common
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
term of address for a man
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Account of Dr. Bartlett's interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his attachment to Miss Byron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Byron expresses much concern for Lord G----, from Miss Grandison's present conduct to him; but is inclined to hope that an alteration may be effected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
in or at the place that
From this reading Debate concerning the place where the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
which person or people
From this reading Great preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage: her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of them, and gives her opinion as to their disposal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ludicrous description of three marriages given by Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lady's emotions: her alternate hopes and fears: she resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour of Lady Clementina.
