used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Kitty herself?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
Everitt's
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From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
an act that fails
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Kitty herself?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading And Kitty herself?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
Marchmont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
Marchmont's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After all, and notwithstanding Mrs Marchmont's despair, it is possible that her arrangement had not been so complete a failure as it appeared to herself.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
express in words
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, to tell the truth, she could not quite forgive herself for thinking so much about the matter as she had to acknowledge she was thinking, and though she had professed a lofty indifference to Everitt's conduct, her mind dwelt upon it with a good deal of approval.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had answered Mrs Marchmont with a becoming spirit, and so far she looked back upon their talk with satisfaction.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Perhaps, in spite of her words, she was beginning to think less of that unfortunate business with the model, and to remember Everitt's face in the chapel on Sunday, and the manner in which he had refused to avail himself of his cousin's proposal, jack's story made a kindly background for his hero.
