Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

later than; following

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

anew

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

(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 The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

without doubt or question

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

a female human offspring

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

lower than previously

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

divisible by two

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

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

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

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

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

in the recent past

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

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From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

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

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

not any; not one

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

on one occasion

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

an amount of time

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

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

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

carry out

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

under normal conditions

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

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

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

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

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

during the time that

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

which person or people

From this reading He had visitors, who passed a week or two with him; he paid visits himself for several days; and thus the time stole away, till it was about four weeks from the time that he had arrived; in which long period, Sandford, with all his penetration, could never clearly discover whether he had once called to mind that his daughter was living in the same house.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The next day the whole Castle appeared to Lady Matilda (though she was in some degree retired from it) all tumult and bustle, as was usually the case while Lord Elmwood was there.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.

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From this reading He had not once named her (that was not extraordinary) consequently no one dared name her to him; but he had not even mentioned Miss Woodley, of whom he had so lately spoken in the kindest terms, and had said, “He should take pleasure in seeing her again.”

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading These impressions however, and others of fear and anxiety, which her father’s arrival had excited, by degrees wore off; and after some little time, she was in the same tranquil state that she enjoyed before he came.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading She saw from her windows, the servants running across the yards and park; horses and carriages driving with fury; all the suite of a nobleman; and it sometimes elated, at other times depressed her.