Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

the state of being absent

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

an old word for “between”

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

third-person singular of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading _Dover_.

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From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

give expression to

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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 RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

a young female

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

the act of departing

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

full of or producing joy

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

go away from a place

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

a form of address for a man

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

not any; not one

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

in a polite manner

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

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From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

express in speech

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

express a supposition

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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 RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

a special situation

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

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

From this reading The Honourable GEORGE MOLESWORTH to RICHARD RISBY, Esq;

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

precisely as stated

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

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

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

at the time that

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

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

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.

which person or people

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I accosted one of the clerks, desiring to speak with Mr. or Mrs. Delves [Footnote: The name of the banker.]:--the former not at home, I was immediately conducted to the latter, a genteel woman, about forty.--She receiv'd me politely; but before I could acquaint her with the occasion of my visit, the door open'd, and in stepp'd a pretty sprightly girl, who on seeing me was going to retire.--Do you want any thing, my love? said Mrs. Delves.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Away I flew,--agitated betwixt _hope_ and _fear_:--harrass'd by fatigue;--not in a bed for three nights before;--nature was almost wore out, when I alighted at the banker's.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Darcey bears the joyful surprise beyond imagination:--it has brought him from death to life.-- Hear in what manner I proceeded;--You may suppose the hurry in which I left Dover:--I took no leave of my friend;--his humane apothecary promis'd not to quit him in my absence:--I gave orders when his Lordship enquir'd for me, that he should be told particular business of my _own_ had call'd me to town express.--It happen'd very convenient that I left him in a profound sleep.