adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
conjoinedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnˈdʒɔɪnd/
consisting of two or more associated entities
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
Gardencourt
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From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
Isabel
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From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
postponementsnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənts/
plural of “postponement” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
Stackpole
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From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Isabel told her uncle she had written to him, mentioning also his intention of coming; and the old man, in consequence, left his room earlier than usual and made his appearance at the two o’clock repast.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading This was by no means an act of vigilance on his part, but the fruit of a benevolent belief that his being of the company might help to cover any conjoined straying away in case Isabel should give their noble visitor another hearing.
Warburton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something in these delays and postponements that touched the girl and renewed her sense of his desire to be considerate and patient, not to appear to urge her too grossly; a consideration the more studied that she was so sure he “really liked” her.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Stackpole would have prepared to start immediately; but Isabel, as we have seen, had been notified that Lord Warburton would come again to Gardencourt, and she believed it her duty to remain there and see him.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For four or five days he had made no response to her letter; then he had written, very briefly, to say he would come to luncheon two days later.
