used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
anew
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
Cecil's
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From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
dearly loved
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
greatly pleased
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
DESCENTnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading THE EASY DESCENT.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
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 Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE EASY DESCENT.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
divisible by two
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
in a free manner
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/
superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
law-courts
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From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
Lobyer
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From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
O'Boyneville
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From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
on one occasion
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
Pevenshall
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From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EASY DESCENT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. O'Boyneville presented himself at Pevenshall early in the month of February, in response to Cecil's renewed entreaty that she might be allowed to return to her home and its duties.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading There was no small sacrifice involved in his tearing himself from the delights of the law-courts even for a few days; but having once turned his back upon Westminster Hall, he abandoned himself freely to the pleasures of social intercourse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading He was delighted with his wife's improved looks, and thanked Mrs. Lobyer in his heartiest manner for the change which her influence had wrought.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "However closely I may stick to my work, you must never lead such a dreary life again, dear," he said.
