used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adeline's joy was of a much shorter duration.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
Adeline
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From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
Adeline's
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From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
dishonourverb
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Adeline's joy was of a much shorter duration.
elopementnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
divisible by two
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
at any time
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
moving swiftly
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
Glenmurray's
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From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Adeline's joy was of a much shorter duration.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
engage in
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Adeline's joy was of a much shorter duration.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
not any; not one
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading Recollections of a most painful nature were continually recurring.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Adeline's joy was of a much shorter duration.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
in the near future
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Glenmurray's heart needed no explanation of the cause of Adeline's elopement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, she had talked of flying from misery and dishonour; but he knew they could not reach her in his arms,--not even dishonour according to the ideas of society,--for he meant to make Adeline legally his as soon as they were safe from pursuit, and his illness was forgotten in the fond transport of the present moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was with him--with him, as she said, for ever.
