used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
(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 Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
put or send forth
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
dearly loved
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
having made preparations
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
the organ of sight
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
and nothing more
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
Leonora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
an amount of time
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
by chance
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
express a supposition
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
required or under orders
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
Wentworth
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From this reading Mrs Morgan cast her eye with a troubled look upon the big card which had been brought to her--Miss Wentworth, Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Dora Wentworth.
Wentworths
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From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Their entrance interrupted a consultation between the Rector and his wife.
William
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From this reading "Sisters of his, I suppose, William," she said in an undertone; "now _do_ be civil, dear."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day the Miss Wentworths made a solemn call at the Rectory, having known an aunt of Mrs Morgan at some period of their history, and being much disposed, besides, with natural curiosity, to ascertain all about their nephew's circumstances.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Mr Morgan was slightly heated, and had evidently been talking about something that excited him; while she, poor lady, looked just sufficiently sympathetic and indignant to withdraw her mind from that first idea which usually suggested itself on the entrance of visitors--which was, what could they possibly think of her if they supposed the carpet, &c., to be her own choice?
