used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
(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 You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
corrosionnounUS /kərˈoʊʒən/
a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
the specified day of the month
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
disarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
give expression to
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
and nothing more
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
a particular point in time
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
not any; not one
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
not one, and not any
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
retractverbUS /riˈtrækt/
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
term of address for a man
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
the rays of the sun
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
carry out
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
Tyrold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
be dressed in
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
at the time that
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'What a fortunate moment have you chosen,' cried Edgar, affectionately taking him by the hand, 'to express this generous pleasure in seeing me happy! will you repent, will you retract, when you hear in what it may involve you?...
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Call of the House_ Edgar returned to the parlour with a countenance so much brightened, a joy so open, a confidence so manly, and an air so strongly announcing some interesting intelligence, that his history required no prelude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Edgar,' said Mr. Tyrold, 'you have a look to disarm care of its corrosion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dearest sir! my honoured, my parental friend! to what a test shall I put your kindness!...
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You could not take a better time to wear so cheering an aspect; I have just learnt that my wife can fix no sort of date for her return; I must borrow, therefore, some reflected happiness; and none, after my children, can bring its sunshine so home to my bosom as yourself.'
