Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the state of being absent

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

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From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

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From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

in a willing manner

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

only a very short time before

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

and nothing more

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

go away from a place

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

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From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading SATISFACTION.

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From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

express in words

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

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From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

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From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

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From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

(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 SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Emily, I need hardly say, went straight up stairs to have her cry out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Accordingly, however jealous Lady Tamworth and her daughters might heretofore have felt of that bright beauty at the balls, they were now all genuine sympathy, indignation, and affection.

a Caucasian

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

which person or people

From this reading SIR ABRAHAM TAMWORTH, G.C.B.--a fine old Admiral of the White, who somewhat looked down upon the rank of General, H.E.I.C.S.--was astonished, as well he might be, at Mr. Saunders, and his message: and, of course, most gladly acquiesced in acting as poor Emily's protector.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Whom are you writing to, George, in such a hurry?" asked the admiral, of a fine moustachioed son, George St. Vincent Tamworth, of the Royal Horse Guards, who had just got six months' leave of absence for the sake of marriage with his cousin.