a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
anew
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
(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 May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
Castleton's
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From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
the act of departing
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
opinion or judgment
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
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 They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
Julia
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From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
Julia's
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From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
engage in
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
in the near future
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
carry out
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Harry exerted himself with considerable success to entertain his cousins and their guests.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the dining-room before Julia could make any further remark.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
which person or people
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished them to admire her first, and he was sure she could not fail to win their admiration, and that they would then be less unwilling than might otherwise be the case to receive her as his promised wife.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading May attended to Miss Mary with all the calmness she could command, though she felt that Julia's and Lady Castleton's eyes were fixed on her all the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He could not help wishing, however, that his mother and sister would take their departure as soon as they had seen the garden, for he longed to be again alone with May, and he dreaded lest they might ask their cousins who the beautiful young stranger was.
