used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
(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 Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
in addition
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
dearly loved
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
enquired
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From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
Fitzhardinge
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From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
half-reproachful
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From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
Hatfield
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From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
not any; not one
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
Perdita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
ravishinglyadverb
in a ravishing manner or to a ravishing degree
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
Suffolk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What has occurred this morning to render your lordship thus agitated?” enquired Mrs. Fitzhardinge.
in or at the place that
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Upon breaking away from the presence of his father, in the manner already described, Charles Hatfield hurried to the house in Suffolk Street; and bursting into the room where Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Perdita were seated at breakfast, he exclaimed, “I have at length thrown off all allegiance to my parents;--and I must now act wholly and solely for my own interests.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
an affirmative
From this reading “No--not altogether for myself will I act,” he cried, embracing her tenderly: “but for thee also, my angel--yes, for thee whom I love--adore--worship!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Not altogether for _your own_, Charles--dear Charles,” said Perdita, fixing upon him a plaintive and half-reproachful look, which made her appear ravishingly beautiful in his eyes.
