AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
Edric
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From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
for more time
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
not any; not one
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
Rosabella
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From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
term of address for a man
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
having a supporting base
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Edric took the offered hand, and involuntarily pressed it to his lips.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let us be friends, Edric," said she, smiling and holding out her hand, "though we are no longer lovers."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
at the time that
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When Sir Ambrose and the duke thus withdrew, Edric and Rosabella were left alone together, and remained for some moments in perfect silence, for both felt keenly the awkwardness of their situation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After standing for some time looking as foolish as their enemies could reasonably desire, Edric bowed, and would have made good his retreat, but Rosabella stopped him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Upon my word, you improve!" continued Rosabella gaily; "I declare I never saw such an instance of gallantry from you before, during the whole course of our courtship!"
