Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

later than; following

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

(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 _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

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

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

on or to one side

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

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

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

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From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

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From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

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From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

consider bad or wrong

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

divisible by two

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

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From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

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

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

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

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

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

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

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

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

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From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

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

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

determined

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

express in speech

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

not in physical motion

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

a special situation

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

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

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

not openly expressed

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Having such clear and decided views on the affair, she was not afraid to state them even to Bessie herself.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.

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

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

at the time that

From this reading _TENDER AND TRUE._ Lady Latimer was in possession of all the facts and circumstances of her guest's position when she arrived at Fairfield.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Her grandfather's will was notorious, and my lady did not entirely disapprove of it, as Bessie's humbler friends did, for she still cherished expectations in Mr. Cecil Burleigh's interest, and was not aware how far he was now from entertaining any on his own account.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Though she had convinced herself that there was an unavowed engagement between Mr. Harry Musgrave and Miss Fairfax, she was resolved to treat it and speak of it as a very slight thing indeed, and one that must be set aside without weak tenderness.

but in spite of that

From this reading Harry Musgrave had not yet arrived at Brook, but after a day devoted to her mother Bessie's next opportunity for a visit was devoted to Harry's mother.