to or in a foreign country
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
anew
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
one or the other of two
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
expatriated
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From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
set up or found
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
Henrietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
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 An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Henrietta found many companions in misfortune, expatriated either from health, pleasure, or poverty.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was, however, an exception to this rule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been shown that Henrietta had not much power of attracting affection to herself, and she had long ceased to desire it.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
at the time that
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading An intelligent foreigner has inquired whether there are any single elderly ladies left in England, so innumerable are the hosts abroad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was now brought into contact with numbers of different people, and as travelling acquaintances she liked them, but when they parted, she did not want to see them again.
