Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

later than; following

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

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From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

set up or found

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

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From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

only a very short time before

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

engage in

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

a human being

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

deteriorate in health

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

move upward

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Two days after the engagement it was found he went down to see Howard at the vicarage immediately after the post had come in.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the contrary it seemed to give rise to a magnanimity of sentiment which could hardly have been expected from him.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading He had improved so much during its progress, had become so sociable and civilised by his affection, that he seemed a different person; and whilst rejoicing at the change, they trusted he would not relapse under the effects of his want of success, but would prove himself worthy of his place in society, and his position in the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Lady Gordon, and her husband, learnt with sincere pleasure, that a happy understanding had been established between Emma and her lover; they both hinted that the disappointment to Lord Osborne would not be lasting, and that the attachment would on the whole have done him good.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As to the young man himself, he felt his disappointment most acutely, but it did not make him more selfish than he had been.