used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
EmilianounUS /əˈmiːliə/
tropical African herbs
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
a young female
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
how
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From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
and nothing more
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
by chance
From this reading But perhaps our conversation may entertain you.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How glad I am that my sister has imbibed such just notions; I am proud of my sister.
express a supposition
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A letter from Emilia—from the sister of my friend Charles—what a pleasure! you are indeed an amiable girl—how far do you outshine the haughty Lady Jane!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do not frown at the comparison or suppose that I mean to flatter you, for your brother bestowed the warmest praises on your behaviour.
