used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
(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 Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
rid of obstructions
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
else
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From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
at any time
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
Ireton
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From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
engage in
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
redoubleverbUS /riˈdʌbəl/
double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
determined
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
not in physical motion
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the entrance of the travellers into London, the curiosity of Mrs Ireton was more than ever inflamed, to find that the journey, with all its delays, was at an end, before she had been able to gratify that insatiable passion in a single point.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One method, however, still remained for diving into this mystery; it was clear that the young woman was in want, whatever else might be doubtful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs Ireton, therefore, resolved to allow no recompense for her attendance, but in consideration of what she would communicate of her history.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet every observation that she could make tended to redouble its keenness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Neither ill humour nor haughtiness, now the patches and bandages were removed, could prevent her from perceiving that the stranger was young and beautiful; nor from remarking that her air and manner were strikingly distinguished from the common class.
