an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mrs. Rochester continued to improve daily.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Mrs. Rochester continued to improve daily.
Dr
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From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Mrs. Rochester continued to improve daily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
information about recent and important events
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
not any; not one
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
ROCHESTERnounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading AND MISS ROCHESTER RECEIVE STARTLING NEWS.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Rochester continued to improve daily.
uselessnessnoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading She had been in perfect health at the time of her accident, and so suffered no inconvenience from it other than that caused by the temporary uselessness of her arm.
precisely as stated
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
Winthrop
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From this reading But this she could very cheerfully submit to, since she believed it was serving to lure the handsome and wealthy Dr. Winthrop into the matrimonial net from which he had so nearly escaped.
