used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
(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 Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the morning she found her father by the side of her bed.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the morning she found her father by the side of her bed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
without deviation
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
set up or found
From this reading In the morning she found her father by the side of her bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
insensiblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
Matilda
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From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning she found her father by the side of her bed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
not any; not one
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
on one occasion
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
and nothing more
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a human being
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the morning she found her father by the side of her bed.
be seated
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
in the near future
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She could only turn to him with a look of love and duty; her lips could not utter a sentence.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
at the time that
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
in or at the place that
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When she awoke, instead of the usual melancholy scene before her view, she beheld her father, and heard the voice of the once dreaded Lord Elmwood tenderly saying, “We will go no further to-night, the fatigue is too much for her; order beds here directly, and some proper person to sit up and attend her.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overcome with the want of rest for two nights, from her distracting fears, and all those fears now hushed; Matilda, soon after she was placed in the carriage with Lord Elmwood, dropped fast asleep; and thus, insensibly surprised, leaned her head against her father in the sweetest slumber that imagination can conceive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He inquired “If she was in health sufficient to pursue her journey, or if she would remain where she was?”
