Chapter VII

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

later than; following

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

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

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

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

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

formal or perfunctory politeness

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

excessively

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

without deviation

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

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From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

every person

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

something many people believe that is false

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

a boy or man

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

a man of refinement

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

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

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

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

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

be or come between

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

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

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

not in physical motion

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

and nothing more

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

full of or giving praise

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

more desirable than another

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

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

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "As for Lord Osborne," he continued, "though I do not think very much of him, he is at least preferable to that fellow Musgrave, whom I have never thought a gentleman."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

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

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was running after Lord Osborne--her intentions were plain to everyone, and she would only have herself despised!

which person or people

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

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

From this reading This was cruelly mortifying to Margaret, who was nevertheless forced to constrain her feelings in the presence of her father; but on their return home, as he went directly to his room, she gave way to her agitation--quite shocking Emma by the violence of her passion, as well as by a wholly unexpected attack on her own conduct.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the drive back, Mr. Watson was in very good humour, speaking several times of the civility and attention he had received from Mr. Howard and his sister; and praising Charles, to whom he had taken a considerable fancy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Elizabeth endeavoured in vain to interpose, but Margaret would not be stayed; and Emma stood motionless under a shower of angry accusations.