(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
(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 All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
Arundel
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From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
make calm or still
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
Dacre
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From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
Dacre's
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From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
communicated in words
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
the state of being honored
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
magnanimouslyadverb
in a magnanimous manner
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
on one occasion
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
Others
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From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
pre-occupy
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From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
St
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From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
synonymousadjectiveUS /səˈnɑːnəməs/
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Even the calm Mr. Dacre shared the general elation, and told the Duke of St. James regularly every day that it was all owing to him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading The Duke, however, felt that he had acted at once magnanimously, generously, and wisely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading May Dacre was enthusiastic; but her gratitude to him was synonymous with her love for Arundel, and valued accordingly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the world flocked to Castle Dacre to compliment and to congratulate; and an universal hope was expressed that he might come in for the county, if indeed the success of his eloquence did not enable his uncle to pre-occupy that honour.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading _‘To See Ourselves as Others See Us.’_ NOTHING was talked of in Yorkshire but Mr. Arundel Dacre’s speech.
