highly skilled
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
(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 His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
any person at all
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
ARUNDEL
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From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
DACRE
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From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
wanted intensely
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
in a serious manner
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
divisible by two
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
Fête
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From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
honte
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From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
the act of departing
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
mauvaise
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From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was as shy and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether ineffective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
having come into contact
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero’s appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He earnestly desired the Duke’s friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading His Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _The Fête of Youth and Beauty_ ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting.
