adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
dressing-room
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From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
half the width of an em
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
go away from a place
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
Mowbray
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From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
MOWBRAY'S
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From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
and nothing more
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
not used up
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
Rosalind
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From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But more than one reason prevented her doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLES MOWBRAY'S ARRIVAL AT THE PARK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
up to a particular time
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
Torrington
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From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
in the direction of
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Never had Rosalind Torrington so strongly felt the want of some one to advise her what to do, as the morning after this disagreeable scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had she consulted her inclination only, she would have remained in her own apartments till the return of Mrs. Mowbray and Helen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the first place, she was not without hope that her letter would immediately bring young Mowbray home; and it would be equally disagreeable to miss seeing him, by remaining in her dressing-room, or to leave it expressly for the purpose of doing so: and secondly, however far her feelings might be from perfect confidence and esteem towards Miss Cartwright, she felt that she owed her something, and that it would be ungrateful and almost cruel to leave her tete-a-tete with the bewildered Fanny, or en tiers with her and the vicar.
