Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

capable of being reached

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

extreme mental distress

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

see with attention

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

dearly loved

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

terminate

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

brought together in one place

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

in a self-collected or self-possessed manner

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

a female human offspring

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

one or the other of two

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

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From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

command against

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

depressingly dark

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

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From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

something that is lost

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

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From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

on one occasion

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

cause to run

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

only a very short time before

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

make sharp or sharper

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

not in physical motion

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

past form of “suffocate” — deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Lady Elmwood turns to her often and attempts an embrace, but her feeble arms forbid, and they fall motionless.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In a lonely country on the borders of Scotland, a single house by the side of a dreary heath, was the residence of the once gay, volatile Miss Milner.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading Close by her mother’s side, one hand supporting her head, the other wiping from her face the cold dew of death, behold Lady Elmwood’s daughter—Lord Elmwood’s daughter too—yet he far away, negligent of what either suffers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.

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From this reading In one corner of the room, by the side of an old fashioned stool, kneels Miss Woodley, praying most devoutly for her still beloved friend, but in vain endeavouring to pray composedly—floods of tears pour down her furrowed cheeks, and frequent sobs of sorrow, break through each pious ejaculation.

but in spite of that

From this reading In a large gloomy apartment of this solitary habitation (the windows of which scarce rendered the light accessible) was laid upon her death-bed, the once lovely Lady Elmwood—pale, half suffocated with the loss of breath; yet her senses perfectly clear and collected, which served but to sharpen the anguish of dying.