used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
aimable
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From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
AUTOBIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
Barnaby
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From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
DRAWING-ROOM
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From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
empressement
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From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
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 It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
unusual or striking
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
Sionnoun
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
skittishadjectiveUS /ˈskɪtɪʃ/
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
in the near future
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
TETE-A-TETEnoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
in the direction of
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
WELLINGTONnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading A TETE-A-TETE IN A DRAWING-ROOM.--AUTOBIOGRAPHY.--A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY CONCERNING THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was his private opinion that she had not; and if so, he should know what to think of the sudden appearance and protecting demeanour of her tall friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The voices which alarmed Miss Peters were those of Mrs. Barnaby and Major Allen.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was thus he reasoned as he walked towards Sion Row as soon as he had finished his breakfast; and yet, though he had lost so little time, he did not arrive till at least three minutes after the widow had begun to expect him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The acquaintance between them had gone quite far enough on the preceding evening to justify the gentleman's _aimable empressement_ to inquire for the lady's health; besides, he was somewhat curious to know if the pretty, skittish young creature he had encountered in his morning's ride, had recounted the adventure to her aunt.
