used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
Aubrey
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From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
divisible by two
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
Kingswards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
a particular point in time
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
not any; not one
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
by chance
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a human being
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
a male human offspring
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BUT though Mrs. Leigh said this it is by no means certain that she meant it even at the first moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
on a floor above
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading And Mrs. Leigh, though a sensible and prudent person enough in ordinary affairs, did not attain to the height of virtue above indicated.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
at the time that
From this reading Generally the request itself is a compliment, and not less, but perhaps more so, when made to a mother by her son.
which person or people
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
but in spite of that
From this reading When she went upstairs to change her gown for dinner, after talking it over and over with Aubrey in every possible point of view, her mind, though she had not yet consented in words, had begun to turn over the best methods of opening the question with the Kingswards, and what it would be wisest in the circumstances to do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is only a very prudent woman who objects to being asked to interfere in a young man’s love affairs.
