used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
equally
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
subject to appointment
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
Coleman
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From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
wanted intensely
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
psychological suffering
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
Dr
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From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
in a serious manner
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
Edmund
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From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
Elvira
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From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
endeavoured
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From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
how
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From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
engage in
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
an old word for “no”
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
by chance
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
cut with a saw
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
term of address for a man
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
a shaky motion
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning appointed for the election of the council of state was passed by Elvira in the most intense anxiety.
at the time that
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
belonging to which person
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For herself, she had no wish to be a Queen--nay, perhaps she trembled at the thought; but when she saw how earnestly it was desired by her father, and thought of the bitterness of his disappointment should she be rejected, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt ready to make any sacrifice to promote his happiness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thus, trembling with agitation, yet fearing alike every change, the fair Elvira sate, leaning her head upon her hand, whilst Sir Ambrose, whose rank did not entitle him to a vote, Dr. Coleman, and Henry Seymour, endeavoured to console her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading With such supporters as your father and Lord Edmund, I do not think you can fail of success."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear young lady," said the good doctor, "indeed, indeed, I think you distress yourself quite unnecessarily.
