used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
any person at all
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
Aubrey
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From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
counteractverbUS /ˈkaʊntərækt/
act in opposition to
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
don't
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From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
at any time
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
made afraid
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a young female
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
engage in
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
not any; not one
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
oneself
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From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
one of four equal parts
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Aubrey himself shook his head and declared himself to have little hope; but he was not really more hopeless than his mother was the reverse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
a male human offspring
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
carry out
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading That she should have undertaken to find it out seemed like half the battle.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he shook his head there was a warm sensation of comfort at his heart.
which person or people
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading TO set oneself to find out without any clue or guidance what it is which has affected the thoughts of a girl for or against her lover--without any knowledge of her surroundings, or from what quarter an adverse influence, an ill report, could have come--who could have spoken to her on the subject of Aubrey, or what kind of story to his disadvantage (for this was what Mrs. Leigh convinced herself must have happened) she had heard--to discover everything and counteract it, was a mission that might well have frightened anyone who undertook it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And I don’t doubt that Mrs. Leigh, to encourage her son, spoke a great deal more confidently than she felt, and that she really intended to give herself up to this discovery, and to take no rest until she had made it, and cleared up the matter which threatened to separate these two young people for ever, and make havoc in both their lives.
