used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
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 Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
divisible by two
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
the organ of sight
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
Julia's
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From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
keen-sightedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
engage in
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
manœuvrer
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From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
the force of workers available
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
not any; not one
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
and nothing more
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
propnounUS /prɑːp/
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
proportionably
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From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
Pynsent
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From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
Pynsent's
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From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
try to get or reach
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
male cat
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In short, Tom Pynsent was caught; and, like other keen-sighted men of fortune, he was perfectly upon his guard, when no danger threatened his heart; but every firm resolution melted, when his eye was pleased, and his fancy gratified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
well-wishernoun
someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful
From this reading The parent, anxious for a daughter's establishment, was, in Tom Pynsent's eyes, his prop and stay against the forthcoming proposal; and Lady Wetheral, the "well-known manœuvrer," was at this time only Julia's mother and his kind well-wisher.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
Wetheral
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From this reading He arrived earlier at Wetheral than even Lady Wetheral could expect him, and her smiles were proportionably bland and expressive.
at the time that
From this reading Tom Pynsent was serious when he engaged to make an early appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom Pynsent would have detected and laughed at the affectionate reception which awaited him, had his heart been free to seek amusement in the hopes and fears of Lady Wetheral; but the scene was changed.
