used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
quickly and without warning
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
in addition
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
drawing-room
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From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
yet to be or coming
From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
of the present time and place
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
INSPECTSverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekts/
third-person singular of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
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 She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
LOWTHER
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From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
in the near future
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
Squire's
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From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
having a supporting base
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had left him standing in the drawing-room;--had left him very abruptly, though she had condescended to kiss his hand.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course it was soon known in the vicarage that Mary Lowther had accepted the Squire's hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps in no way could she have made a kinder reply to his petition for mercy.
at the time that
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading In ordinary cases it is probably common for a lady, when she has yielded to a gentleman's entreaties for the gift of herself, to yield also something further for his immediate gratification, and to submit herself to his embrace.
