used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
unvarying in nature
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
psychological suffering
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
one or the other of two
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
Emma
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From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
set up or found
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
Jane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
on one occasion
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
others
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From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
an amount of time
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
in a serious manner
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
refrain from harming
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading During this period he had been attended by Mr. Curtis with the solicitude of a relative; and, on his recovering sufficiently to be removed, he had sent him to Bath at his own charge.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As her health was indifferent, Emma was the more drawn to her, and devoted all the time to her that she could spare from Jane's constant demands on her needle.
precisely as stated
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being in mourning, however, she was for the present saved from any special distress; and she at once found an object for her affection in little Augusta, a very pretty child, with much more natural refinement than either her father or mother.
at the time that
From this reading All this time she had never seen her brother Sam, as he had been seriously ill when the others had been called to the bedside of their father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emma had now entered on a new chapter of her life, and one which she could not but regard with pain and misgiving.
