used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
(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 Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
dearly loved
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
cannot
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From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
dearly loved
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
deep-sunk
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From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
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 MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
to come or go into
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
the organ of sight
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
Glenalta
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From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
heaven-ward
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From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
for this reason
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
Julia
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From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
and nothing more
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
immediately past
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the act of departing
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading That he is destined for communion with the just made perfect in another, I cannot doubt.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
continue talking
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
SANDFORD
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From this reading MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS TO MISS SANDFORD.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
TurinnounUS /ˈtjʊrɪn/
capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
belonging to which person
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In some sort surely, this reverie is not the work of mere imagination; for that he is not long for this world I begin to believe.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I look upon my dear uncle’s expressive countenance, and sometimes fix my thoughts so intently on the world of spirits, while I contemplate the mild intelligence of that deep-sunk eye, that I lose all idea of an earthly travel, and could fancy that he is setting out upon a heaven-ward pilgrimage, in which it is graciously permitted us to be the companions of his way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dearest Julia, Here is my last letter from Glenalta, but as I promised to _stake the course_ for you from hence to Turin, you may expect short notices at least from every resting place, and thus be enabled, as you affectionately wish, to enter into all the feelings of your friends, as they proceed in a journey which would be such unmixed happiness in prospect, were we not leaving sorrowful hearts behind, and taking with us a beloved relation whose fading form presents continual comment on the vanity of human joys.
