used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
(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 You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
confined by bonds
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
the act of departing
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
DOUGLASnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading FROM MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
divisible by two
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
Glenalta
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From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
the act of departing
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
Julia
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From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading FROM MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
and nothing more
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
SANDFORD
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From this reading FROM MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
express in words
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
precisely as stated
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
at the time that
From this reading When _you_ left us, a similar chasm was made in our happiness, but you could not comprehend our feelings, though you were very sorry to say farewell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The departure of our friends, particularly that of Arthur, produced a degree of desolation at Glenalta, which can only be understood by such as have felt the pangs of separation from those they love.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading You were _going_, we were _staying_, and supposing the same measure of affection, there must be a wide difference between the situation of a mind presented continually with new objects that force themselves on the observation, and one that is bound in all the melancholy associations of that scene which had witnessed its happiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dearest Julia, It is some time since you have heard from me, and in the interval much has happened to disturb our even course of life.
