Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

having companions or an escort

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already M. Nevil was stronger.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

confined by bonds

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

dearly loved

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

emanating from God

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a social unit living together

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a man of refinement

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

immediately past

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

come together

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

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From this reading Already M. Nevil was stronger.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

above and across; more than

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

return to an original state

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

a male human offspring

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Already M. Nevil was stronger.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

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

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

look attentively

From this reading In conclusion, the count proposed something like the embrace of a fraternal friendship should Everard think fit to act upon the spontaneous sentiments of a loving relative, and join them in Venice to watch over his nephew’s recovery.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.

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

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

which person or people

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had brought his own with him to meet his son, who was likewise disabled.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading RENÉE At last, one morning, arrived a letter from a French gentleman signing himself Comte Cresnes de Croisnel, in which Everard was informed that his nephew had accompanied the son of the writer, Captain de Croisnel, on board an Austrian boat out of the East, and was lying in Venice under a return-attack of fever,—not, the count stated pointedly, in the hands of an Italian physician.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Everard was assured by M. de Croisnel that every attention and affectionate care were being rendered to his gallant and adored nephew—“vrai type de tout ce qu’il y a de noble et de chevaleresque dans la vieille Angleterre”—from a family bound to him by the tenderest obligations, personal and national; one as dear to every member of it as the brother, the son, they welcomed with thankful hearts to the Divine interposition restoring him to them.