used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
deignedverbUS /deɪnd/
past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
don't
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From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
divisible by two
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
Fairfax
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From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
Fairfax's
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From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
grand-looking
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From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
immediately past
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
laudations
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From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading OPEN TREASON.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
only a very short time before
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
TREASONnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading OPEN TREASON.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was scarcely consoled by the praises and compliments she received on the subject of her arrangements and decorations; but these laudations were so unanimous and so gratifying, that she did at last forget Mr. Fairfax's defection in the delight of such perfect success.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
a Caucasian
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The_ Duke--the one sovereign magnate of that district--a tall grand-looking old man with white hair, even deigned to be pleased and surprised by what she had done.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The ball began, and without the assistance of Mr. Fairfax--much to my lady's indignation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But then you have such a splendid platform to work upon," he said; "I don't think we have a place in Yorkshire that can compare with Hale.
