used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
(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 Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
being joined in close association
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
for the reason that
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
Betty
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From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
cannot
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From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
Clarissa
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From this reading Mrs Clarissa was whatever she found it the fashion to be.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs Clarissa was whatever she found it the fashion to be.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
set up or found
From this reading Mrs Clarissa was whatever she found it the fashion to be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
HanoveriannounUS /ˌhænoʊˈvɪriən/
any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
JacobitenounUS /ˈdʒækəbaɪt/
a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
Jane
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From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
SuccessionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I own I cannot but very much doubt," returned Madam, severely, "that any good consequence should follow."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mrs Clarissa was whatever she found it the fashion to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading Mrs Jane had no particular convictions, but she liked to talk Whig, because all around were Tories.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By which it will be perceived that Madam was an uncompromising Jacobite.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Betty was a Hanoverian Tory--that is, what would be termed an extreme Tory in the present day, but attached to the Protestant Succession.
