used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
anointedverbUS /əˈnɔɪntɪd/
past form of “anoint” — choose by or as if by divine intervention
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still she did not appear unhappy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
make calm or still
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still she did not appear unhappy.
your usual mood
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
a state of high honor
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
an established custom
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
and nothing more
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
RailnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
RICHARD
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From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still she did not appear unhappy.
Silsea
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From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still she did not appear unhappy.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
tell-tale
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From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
TimidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Still she did not appear unhappy.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her beauty had indeed been the glory of the court, but it was only amid the privacy of domestic life that the accomplishments of her cultivated mind, and the submissive gentleness of her disposition became apparent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The wearisome publicity and etiquette of the life she had been hitherto compelled to lead, was most unsuitable to her taste for retirement; and she enjoyed equally with myself the calm repose of a quiet home.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Timid almost to a fault, I sometimes doubted whether to attribute her implicit obedience to my wishes, to the habit of early dependence upon the caprice of those around her, or to the resignation of a broken spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Let not the Heavens hear these tell-tale women, Rail on the Lord's anointed.”--_RICHARD III._ “The month which followed our marriage we passed in the happy retirement of Silsea; and there for the first time I became acquainted with the real character of my Theresa.
