used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
(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 But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For this she was both glad and sorry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
Cecilia
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From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
Crauford
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From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
Crauford's
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From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
Eliza's
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From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
an opposing military force
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
Fordyce
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From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
Fullarton
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From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading For this she was both glad and sorry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
engage in
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
take in marriage
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading For this she was both glad and sorry.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this she was both glad and sorry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It would have been easy, as Crauford had applied to her, to discover the state of the girl’s feelings; and should she find her unwilling to accept him, convey the fact to Fullarton and so end the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But that course was not at all to her mind; Lady Fordyce should, if Cecilia were so inclined, pay for her words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In her heart, she did not believe that Cecilia cared for her suitor, and that being the case, she knew her well enough to be sure that nothing would make her marry him.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading PLAIN SPEAKING THE outward signs of Lady Eliza’s wrath endured for a few days after Crauford’s untimely mistake, and then began to die a lingering death; but her determination that the enemy should make amends was unabated.
