alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
Artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Conversation with Dr. Bartlett.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
censures
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From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
Clementina
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From this reading Her noble resolution in favour of Lady Clementina.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
ContrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation with Dr. Bartlett.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
Dr
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From this reading Conversation with Dr. Bartlett.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Her noble resolution in favour of Lady Clementina.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
Galliard
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From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Remarks on the helpless state of single women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
Jervois
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From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Her noble resolution in favour of Lady Clementina.
Nunneries
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From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(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 Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
a safe place
From this reading Plan proposed for erecting Protestant Nunneries in England, and places of refuge for penitent females.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Her noble resolution in favour of Lady Clementina.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Remarks on the helpless state of single women.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Galliard proposes an alliance for Sir Charles.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Miss Byron's perturbed state of mind: the cause of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Artless remarks of Miss Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Contrast between Lady G---- and Lady L---- in disposing of their uncle's present.
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 Conference between Lord W---- and Sir Charles on the management of servants: their conduct frequently influenced by example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conversation with Dr. Bartlett.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Remarks on the helpless state of single women.
