used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
matters of personal concern
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
(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 As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
in addition
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
see with attention
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
Carlingford
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From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
the act of departing
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
provoking horror
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
a social unit living together
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading As for Mrs Morgan, she fulfilled all her duties with a precision which was terrible to behold: instead of taking part in the conversation as usual, and having her own opinion, she had suddenly become possessed of such a spirit of meekness and acquiescence as filled her husband with dismay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
someone who visits
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
well-arranged
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From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
Wentworth's
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From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Breakfast had been served a full half-hour later than usual in the Rectory, which had not improved the temper of the household.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Mr Frank Wentworth's affairs were thus gathering to a crisis, other events likely to influence his fate were also taking place in Carlingford.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Rector was fond of his wife, and proud of her good sense, and her judgment, and powers of conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everything was going on with the most wonderful quietness in that well-arranged house; but it was a quietness which would have made a sensitive visitor uncomfortable, and which woke horrible private qualms in the mind of the Rector.
