Chapter LI · Chapter 51

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

arousing affect

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

severely simple

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

grow worse

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

put on clothes

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

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

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

plural of “falsehood” — a false statement

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

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

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

and nothing more

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

not any; not one

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

on one occasion

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

by chance

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

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

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

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From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

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From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

toned down

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

in a swift manner

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Heated, his dress and his hair disordered, he entered the dining room just as the dessert was put upon the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

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

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

at the time that

From this reading The time ran so swiftly while he was away, that it was beyond the dinner hour at Elmwood House, when he returned.

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

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

during the time that

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

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

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sorrowful and affecting as this interview had been, Rushbrook, as he rode home, reflected upon it with the most inordinate delight; and had he not seen decline of health, in the looks and behaviour of Lady Matilda, his felicity had been unbounded.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Entranced in the happiness of her society, the thought of his rival never came once to his mind while he was with her; a want of recollection, however, he by no means regretted, as her whole appearance contradicted every suspicion he could possibly entertain, that she favoured the addresses of any man living—and had he remembered, he would not have dared to name the subject.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was confounded at his own appearance, and at the falsehoods he should be obliged to fabricate in his excuse: there was yet, that which engaged his attention, beyond any circumstance relating to himself—the features of Lord Elmwood—of which his daughter’s, whom he had just beheld, had the most striking resemblance; though her’s were softened by sorrow, while his were made austere by the self-same cause.