used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
anew
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
(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 Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
amalgamatingverbUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “amalgamate” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
confined by bonds
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
Christobelle's
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From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
depositorynounUS /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
flatteringly
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From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
inductedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
full of life and energy
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind appeared again full of employment, and capable of every exertion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
on one occasion
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
with low volume
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
Spottiswoode
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From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Sir John became Christobelle's tutor in many accomplishments; he argued literary points with her father; and he was the depository of her mother's sentiments and complaints.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His arrival had certainly taken great effect upon her spirits, for she rose, at a bound, from listless, irritable apathy, into the lively and amusing hostess.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
Wetheral
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From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
Wetheral's
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From this reading Lady Wetheral's reception of Sir John Spottiswoode was most flatteringly kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir John Spottiswoode was at once inducted into all the mysteries of Wetheral; and his peculiar tact in quietly amalgamating with the different elements of which they were composed, was admirably exhibited in his visit.
