Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

(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 _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

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

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

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From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

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From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

-ing form of “combat” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

being joined in close association

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

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

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

psychological suffering

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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 Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

divisible by two

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

at any time

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

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

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the state of being honored

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

apart from others

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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 And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

engage in

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

a particular point in time

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

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From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

done under pressure

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

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From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

in the near future

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

a quantity of money

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

the quality of failing to be considerate of others

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

not informed; lacking in knowledge or information

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

in a wanton manner

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

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

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

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

From this reading Nor were even these her sole subjects of affliction: yet another cause was added, in debts contracted from mingled thoughtlessness, inexperience, and generosity, augmented to she knew not what sum, and to be paid by she knew not what means.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

at the time that

From this reading How call upon her uncle to be responsible for what she owed, when she now knew the enormous accounts preparing for him from Clermont, of which he was himself yet uninformed?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And this topic, which in itself seemed to her the least interesting, soon, by the circumstances with which it was connected, grew the most pressing of any.

belonging to which person

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.

people who are wounded

From this reading How, at a moment like this, could she make her purposed confession to her father, whose wounded mind demanded all she could offer of condolement?

but in spite of that

From this reading _A Self-dissection_ Camilla remained in a state of accumulated distress, that knew not upon what object most to dwell: her father, shocked and irritated beyond the mild endurance of his character; her brother, wantonly sporting with his family's honour, and his own morals and reputation; her uncle, preparing for nuptials broken off without his knowledge; Edgar, by a thousand perversities of accident, of indiscretion, of misunderstanding, for ever parted from her;--rushed all together upon her mind, each combating for precedence, each individually foiled, yet all collectively triumphant.