used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
the state of being absent
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
calmingnounUS /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
Emma
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From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
Gordon
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From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
heliotropes
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From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
Musgrove
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From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
not any; not one
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
re-appeared
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From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
up to a particular time
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
male cat
From this reading Mrs. Musgrove laughed outright—even Lady Gordon smiled, and Tom Musgrove openly accused him of being decidedly in love.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the two ladies subsequently retired to their toilet preparatory to dinner, there was no further _tête-à-tête_ between him and Emma, as the other gentlemen continued in the room till dinner time.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Howard having, by this time, recovered sufficient composure to return to the company, re-appeared from the conservatory, where he had been calming his feelings amidst roses and heliotropes, and soon afterwards the other two gentlemen joined the party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emma, of course, could not join in that meal; and did not, therefore, hear the comments which Mr. Howard's absence of mind drew on him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Howard, himself, did not venture near Emma; but, after paying his compliments to Mrs. Musgrove, retreated to a window and seemed to be occupied with a newspaper.
