used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
dearly loved
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
Checkley
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From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
dearly loved
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
an old word for “before”
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
obtain
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
let have
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
Julia
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From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
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 The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
the literary culture
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
engage in
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
Marsden
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From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
not any; not one
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
recommencing
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From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
determined
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
Identical; not different.
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
at the time that
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading The symptoms of his disorder, at _least_, appear to be suspended, and it is impossible not to yield, in some measure, to the sweet persuasions of hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Marsden._ My dearest Julia, Here we are, and my letters have so punctually informed you of each stage in our journey, that I resolved on arriving at this beautiful place to look about me, and grant a respite to my pen, ere I gave you an account of Marsden and its surrounding scenery.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mamma shakes her head, and, though she will not repress our joyful anticipations, I perceive with pain that _we_, the young and inexperienced, make no impression on her mind, when we endeavour to gain her over to our own bright visions of recovery.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The mere fact of our arrival was mentioned by mamma to your dear aunt; and at the distance of a fortnight from the short letter which conveyed that intelligence to our beloved friends at Checkley, I gladly resume my office of journalist, recommencing my task with the delightful news that my uncle is a great deal better than when we first reached this house.
