used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
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 Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Miss Byron's exalted behaviour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
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 exalted behaviour.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation with Sir Charles regarding Lord and Lady G----.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
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From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
endeavours
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From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Miss Byron's exalted behaviour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Conversation with Sir Charles regarding Lord and Lady G----.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
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 She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Conversation with Sir Charles regarding Lord and Lady G----.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
Olivia
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From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Conversation with Sir Charles regarding Lord and Lady G----.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
term of address for a man
From this reading She declares her passion for Sir Charles to Lady L----.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His anxiety for their happiness; but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence over her sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Some traits in that lady's character related by Dr. Bartlett.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She endeavours to prevail on him to defer his voyage, and is indignant at meeting with a refusal.
