Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

(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 Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

the act of departing

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

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 She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

not any; not one

From this reading And she was fit for no more consultations that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

win approval or support for

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

more desirable than another

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

recurring again and again

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Elinor preferred her favourite lodgings and a cup of tea to all the luxuries of Halkin Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

a source of difficulty

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Tatham had in vain attempted to persuade Elinor to come to his house, to dine there in comfort--he was going out himself--so that at least in this time of excitement and trouble she might have the careful service and admirable comfort of his well-managed house.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rooms in Ebury Street were small, and they were more or less dingy, as such rooms are; but they were comfortable enough, and had as much of home to Elinor as repeated visits there with all her belongings could give them.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had many, many things to think of, and some new which as yet she barely comprehended.