Chapter XXXVII · Captain Smith

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

the state of being absent

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

later than; following

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

anew

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

in addition

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

aroused to action

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

plural of “bequest” — (law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

placed in a grave

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

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

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

a female human offspring

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

divisible by two

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

communicated in words

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

set up or found

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

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

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

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

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

immediately past

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

a particular point in time

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

absolutely essential

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

on one occasion

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After her mother was buried by the side of her father in the family cemetery, Georgiana at once began to arrange everything for an absence again, for a time, from her home.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She caused two bequests of her mother, to charitable institutions, to be paid, even before the legal steps of administration were complied with, so anxious was she to carry out her mother’s desire.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

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

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

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

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As we already know, Miss Lonsdale, under her own initials, telegraphed to Mr. W---- the moment she was able to think what she could and should do.

in or at the place that

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

which person or people

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Hattie--or, as we should call her in her own home, Georgiana Lonsdale--with her force of character, knew that it was wrong to give way to unavailing grief, and with a strong effort she aroused herself to the action so necessary after her mother’s death.

a late time of life

From this reading The family physician, and the attorney who had done her father’s business for years before he died--both old and true friends--and the clergyman also, offered all the aid in their power, and the funeral ceremonies were arranged according to the desire of the deceased lady as expressed in her will, found where she had told her daughter it was, almost with her last breath.