used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
Elinor
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From this reading Elinor was wholly silent.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
a social unit living together
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
set up or found
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
Granville
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From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
Howel
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From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
Ireton
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From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
Melbury
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From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
a human being
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
protegeenoun
a woman protege
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'But Miss Ellis?' said Lady Aurora, looking around her, disappointed; 'I hope she is not more indisposed?'
Selina
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From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Elinor was wholly silent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
not known
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elinor was wholly silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
at the time that
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Elinor was wholly silent.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the family assembled to breakfast, Mrs Maple declared that she had not closed her eyes the whole night, from the vexation of having admitted such an unknown Wanderer to sup at her table, and to mix with people of rank.
but in spite of that
From this reading They were not yet separated, when Lady Aurora Granville and Mrs Howel called to renew their thanks for the entertainment of the preceding evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Selina, regarding herself as a free agent, since Ireton professed a respect for Ellis that made him ashamed of his former doubts, flew, the next morning, to the chamber of that young person, to talk over the play, Lord Melbury, and Lady Aurora Granville: but found her _protegee_ absorbed in deep thought, and neither able nor willing to converse.
