used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
anew
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
confined by bonds
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
BrightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
convey'd
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From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _London_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
Molesworth
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From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
pardon'd
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From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
Powis
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From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
ProclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
RestoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
up to a particular time
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Brightest has he shone, as the taper came nearer to an end.--The rich cordial must be administered one drop at a time.--Observe the caution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Honourable George Molesworth to the same.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Miss Powis lives!--Restore peace within the walls.--As I hope to be pardon'd for my sins, I have seen, I have spoke to her.--She lives!--Heavenly sound! it should be convey'd to them from above.--She lives! let me again repeat it.--Proclaim the joyful tidings:--but for particulars have patience 'till I return to the man, to the friend my life is bound up in.--I have seen him in every stage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you a mile from the Abbey, Dick?--Are you out of sight,--out of hearing?--John, though you should offer to kill him, dare not deliver letter or message 'till you are at a proper distance.
