used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "Yes, I think I should," replied Emma honestly and boldly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
Emma
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From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
the act of departing
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Yes, I think I should," replied Emma honestly and boldly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I think I should," replied Emma honestly and boldly.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
not any; not one
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
on the contrary
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I think I should," replied Emma honestly and boldly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I like what I have seen of Miss Osborne better than I expected, and really have rather a curiosity to see the inside of the Castle."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think of going—should you like it?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I think I should," replied Emma honestly and boldly.
but in spite of that
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To return to the party at the parsonage, whom we left discussing the point, Elizabeth suddenly turned to her sister and exclaimed, "By the bye Emma, you have given no opinion on the subject—yet you are as much interested as the rest of us.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, Emma, I am glad you have come down from your proud indifference, and condescended to be curious like the rest of us," cried her sister.
